The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governance principles and code of ethics, known as “The Orange Book”, for members and public officers elected or appointed on its platform.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, unveiled the document during a media briefing at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.
Abdullahi said the handbook outlined the foundational, political, economic and social principles expected to guide members and public officers.
He said the adoption of the “Orange Book” was a response to decades of corruption, institutional failure and the betrayal of public trust.
“With this document, the ADC seeks to make a clean break with the past and affirm its commitment to restore honour, order and accountability.
“This is our line in the sand. Every ADC leader is expected to take a new path grounded in service, humility, sacrifice and moral leadership,” he said.
Abdullahi said the party viewed leadership as a trust rather than a title and welcomed scrutiny, questions and constructive criticism.
He said the document contained sections on the party’s core values, governance, political and economic development principles, code of ethics, personal oath and pledge, among others.
Also speaking, the National Legal Adviser of ADC, Sen. Oserhiemen Osunbor, said the “Orange Book” supplemented the party’s constitution by providing detailed ethical and conduct guidelines for members.
Osunbor said the constitution could not contain every expectation of members, making the handbook an important addendum on ethics and conduct.
He urged members and officials to read, respect and comply with the code, saying the party was committed to setting a new standard of ethics and conduct in public service.
