University Mourns the Loss of Beloved Student: Candlelight Vigil Held at UCC

University Mourns Loss of Beloved Student: Candlelight Vigil Held at UCC A somber candlelight vigil was held at Valco Hall, University of Cape Coast (UCC), in Ghana on May 26, 2025, to honor the life of Candy Osei Aborah, a student who passed away. The event, captured on video by CampusWithAlpha, showed a large gathering of students, many dressed in black, carrying candles as they walked in a procession. The video also shows projected images of Candy, adding to the emotional impact of the vigil. "It was a very difficult night," said one student present at the vigil, who wished to remain anonymous. "Candy was a bright light, and her loss is deeply felt by everyone." The video depicts a moving display of community support and collective grief, highlighting the close bonds within the student body. The vigil serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing relationships. The outpouring of support shown by the students demonstrates their unity and resilience in the face of loss.

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"Da yie": UCC students hold vigil for colleague who died in a gas explosion

Students at the University of Cape Coast held a vigil in honour of the memory of Candy Osei Abora, who died in a gas explosion in her hostel on May 19