KEYIR NEWS:- The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has confirmed that Minister Kassahun Gofe was involved in a car accident at Karl Square, Addis Ababa, on the evening of June 15.
The Minister received medical treatment following the incident and is reported to be in stable condition. According to the Ministry, he is expected to return to his official duties shortly.
In a statement issued today, the Ministry addressed reports circulating on social media regarding the incident, describing them as misleading and unverified. It dismissed the claims as “baseless” and accused those spreading them of using the situation for political purposes.
The clarification follows earlier reports that the Minister had been hospitalized after the accident. The Ministry reiterated that his condition does not warrant concern and called for responsible reporting on public matters.