Fuji TV stated that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may dissolve the lower house of parliament on Friday if the opposition submits a no-confidence motion.
After hosting the G7 conference in Hiroshima, Kishida’s hometown, public approval ratings climbed, fueling speculation that he may call an election.
Parliament’s more powerful lower chamber won’t vote until 2025. To ensure his re-election, Kishida is strengthening his position in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) before a leadership competition next year.
At a news conference Tuesday night, Kishida said many circumstances would determine a sudden election as the parliament session nears completion.
The LDP’s legislative majority virtually assures its president’s prime ministership.
