維新元代表、吉村知事対応を批判　来春までの都構想住民投票は拙速|47NEWS（よんななニュース）

This page reports that Ichiro Matsui, former representative of the Japan Innovation Party, criticized current party leader Yoichi Yoshimura's approach to rapidly implementing the Osaka Metropolis Plan. Matsui argued that holding a referendum by spring 2027, during Yoshimura's gubernatorial term, is hasty and driven by personal scheduling. He advocated for discussing the plan during the spring unified local elections as the proper approach. Matsui also emphasized that opinions of Osaka citizens and municipal councils should be respected, claiming the current administration lacks sincerity toward citizens.