LDP to extend party leader's term

LDP to extend party leader's term

Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Masahiko Komura (2nd from R) attends a meeting of senior LDP lawmakers in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2016. The ruling party will raise the existing limit on the party leader's tenure to three consecutive terms totaling nine years from the current two consecutive terms totaling six years, which could allow Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to remain premier through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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