Embattled Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe is likely to be forced to step down after the ruling coalition in the metropolitan assembly threatened to submit a no-confidence motion against him on Wednesday.
The assembly’s ruling camp, comprising the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, agreed Tuesday that Masuzoe should resign over the use of some ?4.4 million in taxpayer funds for private purposes.
If a no-confidence motion is passed, Masuzoe will be forced to choose from two options: step down or dissolve the assembly for a snap election within 10 days.
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