Japanese PM Dissolves Parliament Eight Days After Taking Office

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved parliament on Wednesday to clear the way for an early election on Oct. 27, according to local media.

Just eight days into his term, Ishiba’s decision to dissolve the House of Representatives is the quickest by any postwar leader,

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The Cabinet had earlier approved his decision.This move follows a funds scandal involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

The election campaign will begin on Oct. 15, with voting set for Oct. 27, the news agency added.