Candy Osei Abora: UCC Students Mourn Final Year-Old Who Died In Gas Explosion, Video Breaks Hearts
- A video showing students at the University of Cape Coast paying tribute to their colleague who died in a gas explosion has left many saddened
- The students embarked on a candlelight vigil and took turns sharing fond memories of Candy Osei Abora
- Social media users who took to the comment section of the video sympathised with her friends and family
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It was a sad sight to behold as students gathered at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to honour the memory of Candy Osei Abora, a final-year student who died in a gas explosion.
The 26-year-old met her untimely demise on May 19 in her hostel after a gas leak ignited while she was cooking.
A touching video that has gone viral showed the deeply moving moment when hundreds of students, dressed in black, held a candlelight vigil.
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The students then converged at Valco Hall, where they eulogised Candy and paid tribute to her.
One of her coursemates recounted the last moments they shared during their off-campus teaching practical at Edinaman SHS.
She described Candy as someone who always wanted the best for herself and expressed her pain at her passing:
“The day I heard Candy had passed away was the same day I added her to a group. We were supposed to do a sociology group project, so I assigned her name to a group, but life happened. I did my off-campus practical with Candy at Edinaman. She wanted the best for herself. All we can say is: may her soul rest in perfect peace.”
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Candy Abora's passing
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have mourned the passing of the 26-year-old.
ExploreandbuywithAfia commented:
"I won’t die young in the mighty name of Jesus. RIP beautiful, and may God show us His mercy always."
Cezy stated:
"Hmmm, RIP. Candy was my classmate back at JHS. She was very cold to be with."
Seeker
"Aww Candy, may your soul rest in peace. B.Ed Arts students will forever miss you."
HER_EXCELLENCY
"Herr, Abora, I have been having sleepless nights. Praying it’s just a nightmare and I wake up soon. Yieee me, Candy."
Davidarthur517
"In 2016-2017, I remember during English lessons I used to sit by you and we learned together for a brighter future, but now I am so, so sad because you’re no more and the future is gone."
KNUST found dead on campus
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a fourth-year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was also found dead on campus.
Joana D. Yabani's death was confirmed in a statement issued by the university on February 27, 2025 where it said the body of the Biological Science student was found lifeless at the Disability and Rehabilitation Centre in the early hours on Thursday morning on February 27, 2025.
The university expressed its deepest condolences to the grieving family of Joana D. Yabani.
Source: YEN.com.gh
