田久保前市長　学歴詐称は「答えられない」連発　理由は「捜査機関への礼節欠く」　怒気をはらんだ表情で質問に反発

On November 19th, former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo officially announced her candidacy for the Ito mayoral election following her loss of office. While Takubo spoke of her desire for reform, she remained vague about the issue of falsifying her academic credentials, saying, "I can't answer anything. I also have to be respectful to the investigative authorities." Citizens and the city council have filed eight criminal complaints against Takubo to date, and the police have accepted six of them and are currently investigating. These complaints include having the city's public relations magazine publish a letter stating that the student "graduated from Toyo University" when in fact he had been expelled, showing a forged "diploma" to city council chairpersons, and refusing to testify before the 100-Article Committee without a valid reason. Takubo has not provided a satisfactory explanation to either the city council or the public, saying, "I cannot answer because the investigation is ongoing." When asked to explain again at a press conference on the 19th... Reporter: If you're asked to submit what's called a "diploma," will you submit it? Former Mayor Maki Takubo: I'm very sorry, but I want to be careful when commenting on investigative issues. I'll refrain from doing so. Reporter: Is it because you think it could hinder the investigation? Former Mayor Maki Takubo: As I said earlier. Reporter: It's not a matter of the status of the investigation, but rather a matter of will. The public is also paying attention. Former Mayor Maki Takubo: I think that's a fallacy. The progress of the investigation is not something that can be decided solely by my will, so responding carefully is also a sign of courtesy to the investigative authorities, and I would like to refrain from making any rash comments here. As I've said many times, I cannot answer the same question, so I hope you'll forgive me for that. That's how I feel. Thank you. Reporter: As a former public figure, I have a responsibility to the public to explain things. Wouldn't it be rude not to answer amid my new goals? Former Mayor Maki Takubo: I don't really understand the intent of your question. Reporter: As a public figure, you have a responsibility to explain scandals. If you don't fulfill that responsibility, what do you think the public trusts in you? Are you not being accountable for that as well? Former Mayor Maki Takubo: You've repeated this question so many times that I feel like my answers and questions aren't quite aligned, but as I've said many times, I cannot answer questions related to the investigation. That hasn't changed, so no matter how many times you ask, I'll give the same answer. I understand that you're saying that this is a dishonest attitude, but as an individual, I don't view it as dishonest; I believe it's the best I can do given the current situation, so I hope you'll understand. Reporter: What are your own thoughts? Former Mayor Maki Takubo: As I've said many times, this is not my own decision. I hope you'll understand that. We appreciate your understanding. #ShizuokaPrefecture #ItoCity,ShizuokaPrefecture #Ito #ItoCity #MayorIto #ItoMayoralElection #ItoMayoralElection #Election #Takubo #MayorTakubo #MakiTakubo #FormerMayorMakiTakubo #MayorMakiTakubo #MakiTakubo #EducationalBackground #FalsifiedAcademicBackground #University #ToyoUniversity #Expulsion #Graduation #Diploma #100ArticleCommittee #100ArticleCommittee #LossOfEmployment #VoteOfNoConfidence #VoteOfNoConfidence #VoteOfNoConfidence