A-Plus Reveals Why His Appointment at BOST Was Terminated
Kwame Asare-Obeng, widely known as A-Plus and now serving as the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the termination of his appointment at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST).
Speaking in a candid interview on Channel One TV on May 4, 2025, A-Plus alleged that his appointment by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration was not based on merit alone but was a strategic attempt to silence his outspoken political commentary. According to him, there were no clear expectations communicated to him at the time of his appointment.
The problem with the NPP is that they gave me a job expecting that, now that I am benefiting, I would stay silent. But they didn’t tell me this at the time of my appointment, he stated. As for me, I prefer talking to eating—so if you want to stop me from talking, then you might as well stop me from eating… because I want to talk.
The outspoken politician and social commentator added that within political circles, different stories have emerged about the reasons for his dismissal, ranging from ungratefulness to unmet expectations. However, A-Plus insists his continued criticism of government policies and actions led directly to his dismissal.
He confirmed that he served in the role for approximately two months but was paid for only one month before his appointment was terminated.
So, they gave me a job at BOST. After one or two months in the role, they said I was talking too much, so they took my job. As for my salary, I got just one month’s pay, he revealed. Now, anybody should go to BOST and ask: if you lift oil for one month, what is the maximum amount you can make? And go to BOST and ask them how many months they paid A-Plus one month.
A-Plus, who has long been a vocal figure in Ghanaian politics and activism, used the platform to highlight what he believes is a broader issue in the political system expecting appointees to compromise their values in exchange for privileges.
He further criticized the culture of political followers who, in his words, don’t read but instead follow partisan narratives without seeking facts.
There is one thing I like about this country: people don’t read; they just follow. And I like it when they live like that because it benefits me, he noted, expressing a mix of cynicism and frustration at the current state of political awareness.
The revelations have sparked fresh discussions on political appointments, freedom of speech, and accountability in public service. A-Plus’s statements are expected to fuel further national debate as Ghana approaches another election season with questions about the intersection of governance, loyalty and the role of independent voices in public life.