The chief of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy on Monday called off his earlier proposal to convene a confidence vote.
Earlier this month, Chairman Moon Jae-in vowed to step down if the vote results say so amid deepening internal feuds and calls for his resignation following the party’s crushing defeat in the parliamentary by-elections in April.
On Sunday, the NPAD’s executive committee confirmed the party members’ support for Moon’s leadership, adding that the decision effectively means that no vote of confidence will be convened.
“I recant my decision and will humbly follow everyone’s loyalty,” Moon said in a press release Monday, adding that he respects the decision of the meeting of the party executive body and party members.
The results of the Sunday meeting may put an end to the months of internal strife, although members of the minority factions, who did not attend the plenary meeting, could boycott the agreement.
“I will take more responsibility to revamp the party and unite the party more,” Moon said, adding that he will put his utmost efforts into winning the next elections.
Moon and the party reform committee had earlier proposed a new set of reform measures, including how to pick candidates for the general elections next April.
The step drew vehement protest from members of minority factions inside the party, prompting Moon to stake his leadership on the reform efforts. (Yonhap)
