23/08/2025
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Date: August 23, 2025
Subject: Rebuttal to Misleading Claims Regarding Mr. Kingsylvester Koffa (CIC)
Our attention has been drawn to a misleading statement recently issued by the President of the organization, Mr. Aaron Diao Garkpah, through the Public Relations Office. The statement wrongly accuses Mr. Kingsylvester Koffa, popularly known as CIC, of exhibiting “a power-hungry and authoritarian approach that clashed with the organization’s values.”
We categorically reject and condemn these false, baseless, and malicious claims.
Mr. Koffa is a founding member and one of the largest financial contributors to the organization since its inception. Many of the organization’s key activities were financed personally by him, often without seeking recognition or reimbursement. To portray him in such a negative light is not only dishonest but also deeply ungrateful.
The truth, which the leadership and membership are fully aware of, is that these statements stem from jealousy and internal insecurity, particularly on the part of President Aaron Diao Garkpa, whose leadership has been widely criticized for poor decision-making and failure to consult the leadership body before taking actions.
For the record:
Mr. Koffa voluntarily resigned from his role as Vice President for Operations on May 14, 2025.
He fully disassociated himself from the organization in June 2025, following repeated instances of disrespect and lack of appreciation from the President.
It is important to note that on one occasion, the President personally called Mr. Koffa, acknowledging that his absence was placing a serious burden on the organization’s leadership. The President openly admitted, “Just imagine the organization is giving a phone for collateral. I know when you were here, you would have settled this.” This candid admission clearly contradicts the false narrative now being circulated.
Additionally, we wish to clarify that the Vice President for Administration and other key executives were not consulted or informed about this press release before it was issued. This further demonstrates the unilateral manner in which the President operates, undermining the very principles of collective leadership he claims to uphold.
Mr. Koffa’s decision to walk away was neither abrupt nor unfounded. It was the result of repeated incidents that made it impossible for him to continue contributing to an environment where his efforts and sacrifices were consistently undervalued.
Mr. Koffa remains proud of his role in helping to build the organization and wishes the members success in their future endeavors. However, he will not stand by silently while his name and contributions are tarnished by baseless accusations.
We call on the public and our supporters to disregard the false narrative being peddled and to remember the facts: CIC was not only a committed leader but also a selfless contributor whose integrity and dedication remain unquestionable.
Signed,
Spokesperson
For and on behalf of Mr. Kingsylvester Koffa (CIC)
