Skipped Work to Meet Cristiano Ronaldo, Japanese Governor Faces Calls to Resign

The soccer fraternity world raves to have a glimpse of Cristiano Ronaldo in action. However, it seems like the deed has come with massive repercussions for a Japanese Governor. According to the latest reports, a Japanese official has found himself in hot waters after he skipped official duty to watch Cristiano in action. The governor’s actions have irked the general populace who demanded his resignation immediately.

The Portuguese superstar was present in Japan during Al-Nassr’s pre-season campaign. Reports have stated that the Japanese official neglected his official work for the day and was present in Osaka to watch Al Nassr compete against Paris Saint Germain.

Nagasaki Governor Kengo Oishi finds himself in hot waters

The National Governors’ Association statement has opened the pandora’s box for certain Japanese officials. According to reports from Japanese media outlet Asahi, the governors of Nagasaki and Gunma Prefecture were not present at the association’s planned meeting on the 25-26th of July.

Notably, Oishi is said to have sent Deputy Governor Yuko Baba to take his place during the meeting. They have reported that Oishi, absent on the 25th, was present in Tokyo to visit the Finance and Land Ministry to request budget allocations for road maintenance in his prefecture. Following his visit, he traveled to Osaka to watch a friendly soccer game between Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr and PSG.

The matter has seen the general populace demand Oishi’s resignation for neglecting his duties towards his prefecture. Many believe the official was abusing his position as the Governor and should have been present for the meeting. However, some people consider that Oishi’s lapse pales in comparison to some of the recent Japanese political scandals.

Kengo Oishi defends himself over Cristiano Ronaldo controversy

Despite the drama, the Nagasaki Governor has claimed that he is not in the wrong. Oishi claimed he was present in Osaka to invite Ronaldo to “extend a helping hand to the publicity of Nagasaki Prefecture.” 

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The prefectural government in Japan usually covers all the governor’s traveling and lodging expenses when on official duty. A section of the public believes that the governor misused the funds for his benefit. However, the Japanese official vehemently denied the claims, stating he used the state’s funds and used his money to buy the tickets to watch the player in action. Did he do the right thing?

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