- The world was stunned with 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
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.
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 people who were killed in the crash.
According to military leadership, the aircraft was carrying senior government officials, who were on their way for a national event.
How was Earnest's wedding?
In a cute video, Eranest is seen looking dashing in a white and black tuxedo with a black bow tie, while his bride was in a white dress with bead details on the arms and on the chest.
In one photo, she was gently holding his face and looking deep into his eyes as he seemed to blush while looking right back.
Earnest got married to his longtime girlfriend on July, 5, 2025 and the man is gone 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 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
A military helicopter has crashed in Dagama area of Mwihoko, near Nairobi, in a tragic incident that occurred around 2pm.
All occupants on board are feared dead, though official confirmation is still pending. How did the military chopper crash in Mwihoko? Eyewitnesses at the scene said the aircraft appeared to develop technical problems mid-air before crashing into residential houses.
The aftermath was described as horrific, with scattered metal debris and what appeared to be human remains visible within the wreckage. Ambulances and firefighting vehicles arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, while crowds of residents gathered in shock.