Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, 65, has announced his resignation after his eight-year stint in power due to ill health amid reports he had been vomiting blood.
HSENations understands that the minister disclosed to journalists on Friday, August 28 that he had suffered a relapse of a chronic bowel condition -saying he had ‘lost a lot of his energy and strength’ and would need regular medical treatment that would prevent him from tackling the Coronavirus crisis.
His words; “I have been struggling with my illness and I have to get treatment. Poor health should not lead to wrong political decisions”.
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However, speculation about the Prime Minister’s health started after he made several visits to a Tokyo hospital in the space of one week.
On Monday morning August 24, Abe reportedly visited Keio University Hospital in Tokyo for what was his second hospital visit in a week. There are also reports of the PM vomiting blood due to his health.
The governing Liberal Democratic Party is expected to appoint an interim leader who will serve until the party can hold a leadership election, according to local media sources.