Deputy Minister for Information and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed his gratitude to the people of the constituency for their massive turnout for the just ended Biometric Voter Registration. He is also grateful for the peaceful manner the constituents conducted themselves to provide the conducive atmosphere for the exercise. According to a statement issued by Okudzeto Ablakwa, the peaceful nature by which they conducted themselves is worthy of commendation as there was not a single incident of violence or confusion. "A peaceful constituency which also promotes unity would always attract faster and better development" the statement added. He was full of praise for party officials and agents of the National Democratic Congress who he said constantly related well and educated the electorates on the registration exercise. He also commended officials of the Electoral Commission for carrying out a smooth exercise. He assured the constituents that he will not disappoint them when elected as the Member of Parliament in the December elections. He also called on them to preach and pray for peace as well as support the second term bid of President John Evans Attah Mills. The nationwide biometric voter registration exercise officially closed on Saturday, May 5.