Abe bows out: Japanese PM bows as he quits due to ill health for a second time and apologises for failing to achieve his targets Abe revealed he had suffered a relapse of the bowel condition ulcerative colitis
The 65-year-old, who has been in power since 2012, said he would need regular treatment that would prevent him from tackling the coronavirus crisis
Rumours had swirled about the PM's health after two recent visits to hospital
The same health problem forced Abe to quit after his first spell as PM in 2006-07
By Tim Stickings For Mailonline
Published: 02:10 EDT, 28 August 2020 | Updated: 07:07 EDT, 28 August 2020
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe bowed in apology today as he announced his resignation on health grounds after a record eight years in power.
Abe, 65, revealed he had suffered a relapse of a chronic bowel condition - saying he had 'lost a lot of my energy and strength' and would need regular medical treatment that would prevent him from tackling the coronavirus crisis.
'I have been struggling with my illness and I have to get treatment. Poor health should not lead to wrong political decisions,' he told a press conference, offering his 'sincere apology' for abandoning ship during the pandemic. ...
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