The story of Julius Osita went viral last week he had gone into hiding after losing his tuition to sports betting. Osita was later found by the police and handed over to his parents.
When the woman member of parliament for Zombo District, Hon. Esther Afoyochan heard about Osita’s story, she sympathized with Osita and requested all those with his whereabouts to link him to her.
Yesterday 19th April 2022, Osita met with Hon Afoyochan who gave him all the money he had lost to betting.
‘’Today we met Osita, the Kyambogo student who had gambled his school fees. He is very remorseful and will be sitting for his exams come 25th this month. We thank God for providing,’’ Hon. Afoyochan posted on her social media platforms.
According to Osita, on April 7, he received shs 600,000 from his father in Zombo district as fees balance on Mobile Money.
“My father sent to me the remaining tuition of shs 600,000. I had already paid half of the money. So this money was not enough because I had to go and register with the university, clear the electricity bill, and pay for other things. I thought through betting, I would raise more money so that I can clear the remaining balances. Unfortunately, when I went there (betting centre), I lost the money. When I told my father, he was so angry and I thought he was going to punish me. I feared and decided to hide,” he narrated.
“I want to caution my fellow students that betting is not the source of wealth. You can bet your money and end up losing it and ruining your future. I don’t think I will do it again,” he concluded.
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