Tribune has no political affiliation -Adesua

THE Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc., publishers of the Tribune Titles, Reverend Sam Adesua, has declared that the company has no political affiliation.Speaking on Wednesday at a brief ceremony to mark the company's 62nd anniversary, Adesua said that for the past 62 years, the titles had been on the path of truth.While noting that they were founded on the principle of truth, he said they would continue to champion the cause of truth.According to him, the titles are not being funded by any political party and has no party affiliation.'The Tribune titles do not belong to any political organisation, we are not anybody's enemy and I pray that all those who pose as our enemies will soon become our friends,' he stated.Reverend Adesua also prayed that those who believe that the newspapers were being sponsored by a political party, would soon have a change of heart.While noting that the company might have some challenges, he implored the workers not to be dejected as the future was bright.According to the MD/EIC, the print media had been through several turbulent times.'Tribune has experienced troubles in the past. There were times when vendors would have to hold cutlass on one hand and the newswpaper on the other hand. There were also times when key workers in the organisation were held in prison. What we are witnessing today is part of the experience,'he declared.He prayed that the company would celebrate 70, 80, 90, 100 years in the course of truth.The MD/EIC congratulated the entire staff on behalf of the chairman, Chief (Dr) Mrs HID Awolowo and the publisher/vice chairman, Master Oluwole Awolowo.
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