On February 12, the Okinawa chapter of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a request to the center-party headquarters demanding the cessation of the relocation of the U.S. military base from Futenma to Henoko, coinciding with the representative election of the Center-Party Reform Union held the following day. This request was spurred by earlier comments from then Secretary-General Jun Azumi, who indicated that halting the relocation plan was not a realistic option for a party in power, which drew sharp criticism from the 'All Okinawa' coalition opposing the relocation. The recent failure of all three candidates who ran under the center-party from Okinawa in the election is indicative of significant local discontent regarding the base relocation.

In their request, the Okinawa assembly emphasized the continued criticism from residents even post-election, asserting the necessity for accountability, and urged both the U.S. and Japanese governments to begin discussions aimed at halting the relocation. A party official reiterated, 'The public sentiment against Henoko has been clearly expressed, and it should be duly recognized.'

Meanwhile, the Komeito Party's prefectural office has adopted a wait-and-see approach, maintaining a public stance against the Henoko plan while historically supporting candidates who accepted it in local elections alongside the Liberal Democratic Party. This discord highlights a significant divide between the parties, particularly as the gubernatorial election approaches this autumn, with Komeito officials asserting that no clear party policy has been established regarding Henoko and indicating forthcoming discussions on the issue are necessary to navigate the delicate political terrain.