Military Officer Who Died in Chopper Crash Had Just Gotten Married Month Ago
- The world was stunned by the news that a military aircraft had sadly crashed in the Ashanti region of Ghana, killing eight people on board
- As soon as the news was released, people from all walks of life came out to mourn the military men who were on board
- Among the family and friends who are mourning is the wife of Sergeant Ernest Addo, who had just married his beautiful wife, and they were working on their future
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Ghana: A military man, Sergeant Ernest Addo, who was among the eight people who died in a military crash in the Ashanti region of Ghana, had just gotten married a month ago.
Source: TikTok
On Wednesday, August 6, a military aircraft that was carrying eight people crashed in the southern Ashanti region, and President John Mahama's chief of staff shared the names of the people who were killed in the crash.
According to military leadership, the aircraft was carrying senior government officials who were en route to a national event.
How was Ernest Addo's wedding?
In a cute video, Ernest is seen looking dashing in a white and black tuxedo with a black bow tie, while his bride is in a white dress with bead details on the arms and on the chest.
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In one photo, she was gently holding his face and looking deep into his eyes as he seemed to blush while looking right back.
Ernest got married to his longtime girlfriend on July 5, 2025, and the man passed on August 6, 2025.
"This life ehh, no sweetness here," said Abrahy Pretty, who shared their video on TikTok.
What did netizens say about the sad Ghana story?
Azakpo:
"Ghana goes black.😭💔 The Assemblyman of Adansi Sikaman has spoken about the weather in the area before the incident. A video of him discussing how planes faced weather challenges in the past."
Abey:
"It is painful to loss your life on te service, armed forces wives, we need to pray for our husbands."
user1617821210554
"Not this month oo pls say this year 2025 (has really taken our loved ones 😭😭😭😭) all lost souls rest well 🙏🏼🙏🏼😭😭."
Gods favourite:
"Sorry Captain. May the Lord preserve your soul. sorry sorry sorry 😢 😭."
giftyampomah50:
"Rest well soldier🙏 you died serving your nation, you would forever be remembered in our hearts. May God comfort your wife and the entire family 😭😭😭🕊️."
flourish lucinda:
"I’m lost for words, Rip n may God strengthen the entire family hmmm🙏🙏."
Military chopper crashes in Kiambu
Another story revealed that a military plane crashed in Dagama area of Mwihoko, near Nairobi, in a tragic incident that occurred around 2pm.
All occupants on board the ill-fated plane are feared dead, though official confirmation has yet to be released.
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the aircraft appeared to develop technical problems mid-air before later crashing into residential houses.
The aftermath of the accident was described as horrific, with a lot of scattered metal debris and what appeared to be human remains. Ambulances and firefighting vehicles rushed to the scene after the crash, as crowds of residents gathered in shock.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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