While there was no confirmation from the Japan Prime Minster's Office, Abe was believed to be meeting top ruling officials at the party headquarters.
TOKYO — Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed his intention to step down due to his declining health, according to reports Friday by NHK and other Japanese media.
Abe, whose term ends in September 2021, is expected to stay on until a new party leader is elected and formally approved by the parliament. But his second hospital visit Monday eclipsed festivity for his record and has accelerated speculation and political maneuvering toward a post-Abe regime. His health concerns added to speculation that Abe’s days in office are numbered, when his support ratings are already at their lowest levels due to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its severe impact on the economy, on top of a slew of political scandals.
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