UCC Final-Year Student Who Died In A Gas Explosion Was Lively, Her Last Social Media Post Trends
- Ghanaians have been thrown into a state of sorrow after it was reported that a UCC final-year student has died following a gas explosion in the Central Region
- Videos that have surfaced after her demise prove that Candy Osei Abora was a very lively person and social media savvy
- Social media users who took to the comment section of the video have shared varied opinions on the passing of the final-year student
Students of the University of Cape Coast are yet to come to terms with the fact that their colleague, Miss Candy Osei Abora, is no more.
This comes after she met her untimely death following a fatal gas explosion that occurred on Monday, 19 May 2025.
Source: TikTok
Her recent videos, which have started making waves, prove that the final-year university student was very lively and an ardent TikToker.
Candy’s last TikTok video on April 30 showed her in a crop top and a beautiful pair of jeans, admiring her beauty.
Another video on her page showed her acting with a young man, as she played the role of a displeased girlfriend annoyed by the actions of her on-screen lover.
Details of Candy Abora's demise
The death of the pretty UCC student was reported on Monday, 19 May 2025, on the X page of Valco Hall
Although details surrounding the passing of Candy are unknown, Valco Hall, one of the residential halls at the University of Cape Coast, honoured the memory of the late student and expressed its pain over the tragic incident.
“With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the untimely passing of Miss Candy Osei Abora, a cherished Level 400 student of the University of Cape Coast, affiliated with Valco Hall and pursuing a Bachelor of Education,Arts degree,” the statement read.
“As we mourn the loss of such a vibrant and promising soul, we stand in unity with her family and loved ones during this period of immense grief... May her gentle soul find eternal rest in the bosom of the Almighty. Gone too soon, but never forgotten”, it wrote on TikTok
Source: TikTok
The post by the Hall indicated that a detailed report regarding the UCC final-year student’s passing and funeral arrangements would be communicated to the general public in due course.
"Comprehensive details regarding the circumstances of her passing, as well as funeral arrangements, will be communicated in due course" the statement wrote.
The family of the late student has yet to come out with a statement on the passing of their loved one.
Similarly, the Ghana National Fire Service and Ghana Police Service have yet to issue a statement giving more information regarding the tragic passing of the late student.
Watch the video below:
UCC students mourn the demise of Candy Abora
Social media users who took to the comment section of the post expressed sorrow over the demise of the final-year student. Others also shared fond memories of her.
@Ctee mourned:
"Been in the same class with her from L100 till the unfortunate incident happened. Last semester, we did our OCTP together at Elmina. Life indeed is unpredictable. Who would’ve thought Candy wouldn’t live to see our graduation day? We’re just strangers passing by. RIP mate."
HER_EXCELLENCY stated:
"Herrrr, Abora, I have been having sleepless nights. Praying it’s just some nightmare and I wake up soon. yieee me Candy."
ExploreandbuywithAfia commented:
"I won’t die young in the mighty name of Jesus. RIP, beautiful, and may God show us His mercy always."
Seeker wrote:
“Herrrr, Candy, may your soul rest in peace. B.Ed. Arts students will forever miss you.”
@Kaakyire_EkuaGolden stated:
“May untimely death never locate us, in Jesus’ name.”
sister_ella23 opined:
“Candy, who will do our nails for us and collect a small amount from us? Candy, why so soon”
Sixth-year KNUST student dies in accident
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) also died after being knocked down by a vehicle.
Adzo Ahadzie, the sixth-year Master of Architecture student, met a tragic end on July 9, 2024.
Her death left her family, friends, lecturers, and hallmates in deep mourning.
Source: YEN.com.gh
