The parliamentary candidates of both the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Asawase constituency of the Ashanti Region, have signed an agreement to commit to peace in the December 7 polls.
The peace pact signing ceremony was organised by the Asokore Mampong Traditional Council in collaboration with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Local Council of Churches and No Business as Usual (NBU).
The constituency has been cited as one of the 635 hotspots in the region by the Ghana Police Service in the upcoming general elections.
The incumbent MP, Mr Muntaka Mubarak, signed the pact on behalf of the NDC and promised to commit to peace before, during and after the election.
He also expressed unhappiness with some happenings in the constituency ahead of the polls.
For his part, Alidu Seidu, the parliamentary candidate of the NPP, who doubles as Municipal Chief Executive for Asokore Mampong, also signed on behalf of his party and promised to ensure that peace reigns in the election.