UCC Final-Year Student Miss Candy Osei Abora Loses Her Life in Gas Explosion

• UCC final-year student, Candy Osei Abora, has tragically died after a gas explosion in the Central Region
• Her death has left students and lecturers of Valco Hall and the wider university community devastated
• Valco Hall confirmed the news in an emotional statement, promising details on her funeral arrangements
• Apostle Eric Okai, senior pastor and counsellor, provided some valuable tips to help the family of decease overcome this sad incident

A final-year student at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Miss Candy Osei Abora, has sadly passed away.

The young lady who was studying for a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree reportedly met her untimely death following a fatal gas explosion that occurred on Monday, 19 May 2025, in Cape Coast.

Although details about the circumstances leading to her death remain sketchy, news of Candy's death has sent shockwaves across the Cape Coast-based university, leaving her coursemates, lecturers, and friends devastated.

News of her passing was shared in a statement posted on the official X page of Valco Hall, her campus residence, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

"Candy’s life was tragically cut short on Monday, 19th May 2025, following a fatal gas explosion. Her sudden departure has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her colleagues, lecturers, hallmates, and all who knew her."

In a touching tribute, Valco Hall stated that Candy’s death had left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her colleagues, lecturers, hallmates, and all who knew her at UCC.

"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 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."

Valco Hall added 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 post from Valco Hall about Miss Candy's death has since thrown students of the university into mourning.

The University of Cape Coast has yet to officially release a statement regarding the passing of one of its students.

Candy was very lively

The late UCC student was also an avid social media user, and videos on TikTok have begun circulating online after she passed.

The videos, which were chanced upon on her TikTok page, portrayed her as someone who was very lively and expressive.

Candy’s last TikTok video, which was posted on April 30, 2025, showed her in a beautiful crop top and a pair of jeans, admiring her beauty as she posed for the camera.

Another video on her page showed her acting with a young man, where she played the role of a displeased girlfriend annoyed by the actions of her lover.

She displayed a lot of confidence and acted as if she was a professional who had been acting for a while now.

At the time of writing the report, the post had raked in over 2,000 views and ten comments.

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Apostle Eric Okai, a senior pastor and counsellor, stated that mourning the death of a loved one is a personal and emotional experience.

He provide some tips to help the family properly mourn and overcome the difficult moment they have been confronted with:

"They must allow themselves to grieve, cry, and talk to people, acknowledging and expressing their emotions is a crucial step in processing your pain and finding healing. They must also get enough rest, eat well, and engage in regular exercise. Grieving is a process that takes time, and it's essential for them to be patient to give themselves time to heal," he said.

UCC students mourn Miss Candy Abora’s passing

Following the announcement of her death, some UCC students reacted in the comments section of the post to mourn her loss.

YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions to the Valco Hall statement below:

@Benjamin said:

"Awww! Candy I still can’t believe that u’re gone.

@Sir Gideon also said:

"Oh Candy.....Off-Campus vibes. Gidi I am teaching today oooooo!"

@C O B B Y commented:

"Rest well….The industrial city is proud of you."

@phremimario also commented:

"So she carry all this body go. Hmmm Rest in Peace"

@leocardicarta1 wrote:

"My condolences to the family."

Sixth-year KNUST student dies in accident

YEN.com.gh also reported that Adzo Ahadzie, a student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), tragically lost her life in a ghastly bicycle accident.

The incident, according to KNUST, occurred on July 9, 2024. The sixth-year Master of Architecture student's death had left her family, friends, lecturers, and hallmates in deep mourning.

Many netizens who saw the post on social media were also left heartbroken and took to the comment section to share their views on the latest tragedy to strike the broader uni community.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh