Obuasi Helicopter Crash: Sergeant Ernest Addo-Mensah's Wife Mourns a Month After Their Wedding
- A video of Sergeant Addo-Mensah's wife receiving mourners at their family house has surfaced on social media
- The bride of the late sergeant, who passed away in the helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, could not hide her grief
- Footage of her grieving, which came after the late sergeant's mother discussed their recent wedding, broke hearts
The wife of Sergeant Ernest Addo-Mensah, who died in the tragic helicopter crash near Obuasi, has broken the hearts of many Ghanaians after a video of her grieving surfaced online.
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In a report by Joy News, a delegation led by NADMO Central Director Kwesi Dawood called on the bereaved wife and his family.
Reports indicated that the young woman, who married Sergeant Ernest Mensah on July 5, 2025, had only spent a week before his untimely demise.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the young widow was overcome by grief as she received the sympathisers at the family home.
Sergeant Ernest Addo-Mensah's widow stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to the widow's demeanour as she received mourners in their family home.
Bernice serwaa said:
"The family said they even spent a week together as a couple, and she was crying when the husband was leaving. So the mother calmed her down 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩Awww."
Augustina Adoriba shared:
"I don't think this women will allow any of their children to do politics again upon what have happened to their husbands 😭😭😭😭😭"
Elizabeth Abugre commented:
"Sis this is too hard for you to bear but take heart the Lord's knows the best ,take heart and continue to pray for him that God Almighty will have mercy on his soul and be pleased with him."
thestory_49 remarked:
"If there is anything called pain, this is the real definition, u can feel it with just a glance at my sister, it is well dear, may God strengthen u ❤️❤️❤️❤️"
juliaocran noted:
"Seeing my little sis, makes me speechless, Lord please restore her. grant her a new life with endless blessings, favor and and pure joy. it's well 🙏"
Nyameyiɛ commented:
"Hrrrrrrrrrrr.I dont want to question God.🥺 This lady is going through tooo much unexplainable pain 🥺🥺"
Apart from Sergeant Addo-Mensah, seven others - including two Ministers of State - were killed in the helicopter tragedy.
Peter Anala's wife arrives in Ghana
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the pilot of the Z9 Military aircraft that crashed in Obuasi, had been seen at the wreath-laying site in honour of the accident's victims. Squadron Leader Peter Anala's wife was reported to be abroad when the tragic incident that claimed her husband's life occurred.
She looked sad and devoid of any positive emotions as she arrived at the flower-laying site in front of the Jubilee House in the capital city of Accra. The late military officer's widow was seen holding a bouquet and breaking down in tears as she mourned her husband's demise with family members.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
