Suga has 38% of the public's support, ahead of 25% for former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba who had previously led several media opinion polls. In a June Asahi survey, Ishiba led a pack of seven potential contenders with 31% while Suga had just 3%. The winner is virtually assured of becoming prime minister because of the LDP's parliamentary majority. Suga is arguably the government's most recognisable face after Abe, having served as chief spokesman for more than seven years and conducting twice daily press briefings. The Asahi also polled respondents on the qualities needed to make a good prime minister, with "leadership" coming in first at 37%.

Source: bd News24 September 04, 2020 01:52 UTC