The cemetery of the singer Mary Armde, where the hotel was built
In a surprising turn of events, Lawyer Ayalew Bitane found herself at the center of a storm of controversy after a daring action on TikTok. Her decision to hand a woman over to the police in order to help her escape from Debo’s sentence sparked outrage among many. This incident has shed light on the complex intertwining of legal and social issues in modern Ethiopia
Before the incident, Ayalew Bitane seemed to be leading a charmed life with her husband. The couple, both in their thirties, enjoyed success – he as a highly paid accountant and she as the owner of a thriving cosmetic shop in the upscale Bole area. Their spacious villa and multiple cars symbolized their prosperity. It was as if they held the secret to wealth, effortlessly invoking “Open Sesame!” to make their riches pour in. However, their trajectory took an unexpected turn with the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery.
The announcement of their participation in the DV lottery raised eyebrows. Their circle of acquaintances didn’t take it seriously, considering it more of a humorous anecdote to share over drinks than a real decision. After all, why would a young, accomplished couple like them risk everything they had achieved for a lottery? Friends and family attempted to dissuade them, but their determination remained unshaken.
