The resignation of Tokyo's governor has been accepted by the Metropolitan Assembly. Yoichi Masuzoe spent the last few weeks fighting allegations he misused political funds for private purposes. Masuzoe addressed the assembly Wednesday evening.
(Yoichi Masuzoe / Tokyo Governor)
"It is regrettable that I have to resign at the midway point of my four-year term. It's all my fault."
The governor tendered his resignation letter on Wednesday morning, just hours before he was expected to lose a no-confidence motion. In the lead-up to his resignation, he faced intense questioning from legislators about his spending. He was accused of spending public money on family trips, dozens of pieces of art, and even comic books.
Masuzoe will officially leave his post next Tuesday. He is still entitled to a retirement package of over 200,000 dollars.
◆allegation 申し立て
◆address 演説する
◆regrettable 遺憾な
◆tender （辞表などを）提出する
◆resignation letter 辞表、辞表願
◆no-confidence motion 不信任決議案
◆in the lead-up to ～に至るまでの間に
◆intense 激しい、集中した
◆in the lead-up to 立法者、議員
◆retirement package 退職金などの給付（制度）
