The Democratic Party of Japan filed a complaint with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office on Friday against Chief Cabinet Secretary Mikio Aoki for allegedly forging public documents and illegally naming himself acting prime minister.
The complaint, filed by DPJ policy chief Naoto Kan and Satsuki Eda, head of the party's investigation team, urges prosecutors to look into the case. It claims that former Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi was incapable of ordering Aoki to take over after he collapsed April 2.
Speaking at a regular press conference on Friday, Aoki reiterated that the process of his appointment was legitimate. He said he will look into the complaint and consider what steps to take.