—Several Capital Workers Affected
Several workers of the capital Building particularly the House of Representative have compliant about an authorized hijack of their Bank accounts by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in cohorts with some employees of the GTBANK to takeaways monies from their accounts.
According to several victims, they’ve noticed repeatedly amounts been withdrew from their accounts unauthorized and complained but were told that those amounts were withdrew by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies to which they initially credited.
One of those aggrieved is Hilary S. Koffa, former Chief of Office-Staff to former House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa.
Hilary S. Koffa In a leaked communication to GT Bank copy of same is in the possession of the Independent Probe Newspaper Koffa calls on the Bank Audit Department to institute a investigation into how his account was unlawfully entered into by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies with several withdrawals made.
In a formal compliant to GN Bank Audit Department dated August 15, 2025, Mr. Hilary S. Koffa, subject ‘Formal Complaint regarding Unauthorized Withdrawals by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies; Request for Restitution and Account Audit’.
Koffa’s letter to GT Bank details: “I write to formally complaint and request an immediate audit and restitution in connection with unauthorized debits from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies.”
“In August 2024 , I borrowed USD 12,500 from Boukonjedeh Group of Companies. I agreed in writing to repay the amount on Friday, 16 August 2024. I defaulted on that repayment date because I lost my employment at the House of Representatives.
I met with the CEO of Boukonjedeh Group of Companies, Mr. Elton Johns, and asked for additional time to repay the loan. Despite my meeting and without my authorization, the following debits were made from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies:
8 November 2024 USD 900
28 November 2024 USD 600
20 December 2024, USD 900
Total debited: USD 2,400. If those withdrawals were properly authorized, my outstanding balance to Boukonjedeh Group should have been USD 10,100 , instead of US 12, 500 as indicated by him on both his multiple radio and social media appearances.”
“I did not authorize those debits. Additionally, Mr. Elton Johns has publicly defamed my character on radio and social media in relation to the matter between Boukonjedeh Group and myself.” Mr. Hilary Koffa stated .
Hilary S. Koffa further requested that G T Bank take the following actions without delay, including an Immediate credit his account with USD 2,400 to restore the unauthorized debits, pending the outcome of your investigation; Conduct a full financial audit of all transactions between his account and Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025 and provide a written report of findings; Provide copies of any authorization, mandate, or instruction held by the bank that justified the debits of USD 900 (8 Nov 2024), USD 600 (28 Nov 2024), and USD 900 (20 Dec 2024), and Temporarily block any further debits by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from my account until the audit and investigation are complete.
Mr. Koffa insist that GT Bank Inform him in writing of the steps the bank will take to prevent further unauthorized withdrawals and of the expected timeline for completion of the investigation’ and preserve, provide any records including paper and electronic authorizations, communications, and transaction logs relevant to the above debits.
“Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint within 5 business days and provide a substantive response and timeline for the audit and remediation within 14 calendar days. If the bank is unable to resolve this matter within that timeframe, please advise of the anticipated completion date and interim measures the bank will take to protect my account.”
“If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved within a reasonable period, I will consider pursuing all available remedies, including legal action against Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and any party that authorized or facilitated the unauthorized withdrawals. I would prefer to resolve this matter promptly and amicably with the bank’s assistance.” Hilary S. Koffa contented.
When contacted, GT BANK corporate Communication officer only identified as Barrett declined to comment and deferred to have a discussion next week Tuesday on the matter.
Copies of the Hilary S. Koffa G T Bank account statement discovered by the authoritative Independent Probe shows numerous debits for which Mr. Koffa’s account.
Apart from Mr. Koffa unauthorized account debits, of several employees of the House of Representatives occurred April 2024-July 2025.
Some unauthorized withdrawals seen by IPNEWS of Capital workers show series of alleged unauthorized debits on April 3, 2024 to August 14, 2025 amounting to thousands of United States dollars.
When contacted Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies in a response denied all the allegations and indicted that Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently praying him and his family to have a resolution of the crisis between now and Monday.
In a phone conversation Elton John denied every going into accounts of creditors including Mr. Hilary Koffa. Instead stated it was unthinkable for such claims when Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently negotiating an out of public settlement of the credit.
Elton told IPNEWS that the office of former speaker Koffa were currently in an out of public settlement. But the claims were swiftly rejected by former speaker Koffa, terming the comments as untrue and ill-responsible.
This week, Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies accused former Speaker Fonati Koffa of refusing to settled a USD 12,500 owed his company. Minutes after his allegation former Speaker denied every owing such amount to anyone including Mr. Elton Johns and threated civil lawsuit if Mr. Johns did not retract his statement.
Later , an IPNEWS investigation uncovered that indeed there was no transaction between Mr. Elton Johns, Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and former Speaker Fonati Koffa but rather a staff of the former speaker named Hilary S. Koffa.
Transcribed of the promissory noted on the credit is currently in the possession of IPNEWS.
Lawyers of former Speaker Koffa, have hinted that they may move to court early next week in a lawsuit of 4million in damages. Investigation continues.Several workers of the capital Building particularly the House of Representative have compliant about an authorized hijack of their Bank accounts by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in cohorts with some employees of the GTBANK to takeaways monies from their accounts.
According to several victims, they’ve noticed repeatedly amounts been withdrew from their accounts unauthorized and complained but were told that those amounts were withdrew by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies to which they initially credited.
One of those aggrieved is Hilary S. Koffa, former Chief of Office-Staff to former House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa.
Hilary S. Koffa told the Independent Probe Newspaper that his account was unlawfully entered into by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies with several withdrawals made.
In a formal compliant to GN Bank Audit Department dated August 15, 2025, Mr. Hilary S. Koffa, subject ‘Formal Complaint regarding Unauthorized Withdrawals by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies; Request for Restitution and Account Audit’.
Koffa’s letter to GT Bank details: “I write to formally complaint and request an immediate audit and restitution in connection with unauthorized debits from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies.”
“In August 2024 , I borrowed USD 12,500 from Boukonjedeh Group of Companies. I agreed in writing to repay the amount on Friday, 16 August 2024. I defaulted on that repayment date because I lost my employment at the House of Representatives.
I met with the CEO of Boukonjedeh Group of Companies, Mr. Elton Johns, and asked for additional time to repay the loan. Despite my meeting and without my authorization, the following debits were made from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies:
8 November 2024 USD 900
28 November 2024 USD 600
20 December 2024, USD 900
Total debited: USD 2,400. If those withdrawals were properly authorized, my outstanding balance to Boukonjedeh Group should have been USD 10,100 , instead of US 12, 500 as indicated by him on both his multiple radio and social media appearances.”
“I did not authorize those debits. Additionally, Mr. Elton Johns has publicly defamed my character on radio and social media in relation to the matter between Boukonjedeh Group and myself.” Mr. Hilary Koffa stated .
Hilary S. Koffa further requested that G T Bank take the following actions without delay, including an Immediate credit his account with USD 2,400 to restore the unauthorized debits, pending the outcome of your investigation; Conduct a full financial audit of all transactions between his account and Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025 and provide a written report of findings; Provide copies of any authorization, mandate, or instruction held by the bank that justified the debits of USD 900 (8 Nov 2024), USD 600 (28 Nov 2024), and USD 900 (20 Dec 2024), and Temporarily block any further debits by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from my account until the audit and investigation are complete.
Mr. Koffa insist that GT Bank Inform him in writing of the steps the bank will take to prevent further unauthorized withdrawals and of the expected timeline for completion of the investigation’ and preserve, provide any records including paper and electronic authorizations, communications, and transaction logs relevant to the above debits.
“Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint within 5 business days and provide a substantive response and timeline for the audit and remediation within 14 calendar days. If the bank is unable to resolve this matter within that timeframe, please advise of the anticipated completion date and interim measures the bank will take to protect my account.”
“If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved within a reasonable period, I will consider pursuing all available remedies, including legal action against Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and any party that authorized or facilitated the unauthorized withdrawals. I would prefer to resolve this matter promptly and amicably with the bank’s assistance.” Hilary S. Koffa contented.
When contacted, GT BANK corporate Communication officer only identified as Barrett declined to comment and deferred to have a discussion next week Tuesday on the matter.
Copies of the Hilary S. Koffa G T Bank account statement discovered by the authoritative Independent Probe shows numerous debits for which Mr. Koffa’s account.
Apart from Mr. Koffa unauthorized account debits, of several employees of the House of Representatives occurred April 2024-July 2025.
Some unauthorized withdrawals seen by IPNEWS of Capital workers show series of alleged unauthorized debits on April 3, 2024 to August 14, 2025 amounting to thousands of United States dollars.
When contacted Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies in a response denied all the allegations and indicted that Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently praying him and his family to have a resolution of the crisis between now and Monday.
In a phone conversation Elton John denied every going into accounts of creditors including Mr. Hilary Koffa. Instead stated it was unthinkable for such claims when Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently negotiating an out of public settlement of the credit.
Elton told IPNEWS that the office of former speaker Koffa were currently in an out of public settlement. But the claims were swiftly rejected by former speaker Koffa, terming the comments as untrue and ill-responsible.
This week, Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies accused former Speaker Fonati Koffa of refusing to settled a USD 12,500 owed his company. Minutes after his allegation former Speaker denied every owing such amount to anyone including Mr. Elton Johns and threated civil lawsuit if Mr. Johns did not retract his statement.
Later , an IPNEWS investigation uncovered that indeed there was no transaction between Mr. Elton Johns, Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and former Speaker Fonati Koffa but rather a staff of the former speaker named Hilary S. Koffa.
Transcribed of the promissory noted on the credit is currently in the possession of IPNEWS.
Lawyers of former Speaker Koffa, have hinted that they may move to court early next week in a lawsuit of 4million in damages. Investigation continues.Several workers of the capital Building particularly the House of Representative have compliant about an authorized hijack of their Bank accounts by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in cohorts with some employees of the GTBANK to takeaways monies from their accounts.
According to several victims, they’ve noticed repeatedly amounts been withdrew from their accounts unauthorized and complained but were told that those amounts were withdrew by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies to which they initially credited.
One of those aggrieved is Hilary S. Koffa, former Chief of Office-Staff to former House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa.
Hilary S. Koffa told the Independent Probe Newspaper that his account was unlawfully entered into by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies with several withdrawals made.
In a formal compliant to GN Bank Audit Department dated August 15, 2025, Mr. Hilary S. Koffa, subject ‘Formal Complaint regarding Unauthorized Withdrawals by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies; Request for Restitution and Account Audit’.
Koffa’s letter to GT Bank details: “I write to formally complaint and request an immediate audit and restitution in connection with unauthorized debits from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies.”
“In August 2024 , I borrowed USD 12,500 from Boukonjedeh Group of Companies. I agreed in writing to repay the amount on Friday, 16 August 2024. I defaulted on that repayment date because I lost my employment at the House of Representatives.
I met with the CEO of Boukonjedeh Group of Companies, Mr. Elton Johns, and asked for additional time to repay the loan. Despite my meeting and without my authorization, the following debits were made from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies:
8 November 2024 USD 900
28 November 2024 USD 600
20 December 2024, USD 900
Total debited: USD 2,400. If those withdrawals were properly authorized, my outstanding balance to Boukonjedeh Group should have been USD 10,100 , instead of US 12, 500 as indicated by him on both his multiple radio and social media appearances.”
“I did not authorize those debits. Additionally, Mr. Elton Johns has publicly defamed my character on radio and social media in relation to the matter between Boukonjedeh Group and myself.” Mr. Hilary Koffa stated .
Hilary S. Koffa further requested that G T Bank take the following actions without delay, including an Immediate credit his account with USD 2,400 to restore the unauthorized debits, pending the outcome of your investigation; Conduct a full financial audit of all transactions between his account and Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025 and provide a written report of findings; Provide copies of any authorization, mandate, or instruction held by the bank that justified the debits of USD 900 (8 Nov 2024), USD 600 (28 Nov 2024), and USD 900 (20 Dec 2024), and Temporarily block any further debits by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from my account until the audit and investigation are complete.
Mr. Koffa insist that GT Bank Inform him in writing of the steps the bank will take to prevent further unauthorized withdrawals and of the expected timeline for completion of the investigation’ and preserve, provide any records including paper and electronic authorizations, communications, and transaction logs relevant to the above debits.
“Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint within 5 business days and provide a substantive response and timeline for the audit and remediation within 14 calendar days. If the bank is unable to resolve this matter within that timeframe, please advise of the anticipated completion date and interim measures the bank will take to protect my account.”
“If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved within a reasonable period, I will consider pursuing all available remedies, including legal action against Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and any party that authorized or facilitated the unauthorized withdrawals. I would prefer to resolve this matter promptly and amicably with the bank’s assistance.” Hilary S. Koffa contented.
When contacted, GT BANK corporate Communication officer only identified as Barrett declined to comment and deferred to have a discussion next week Tuesday on the matter.
Copies of the Hilary S. Koffa G T Bank account statement discovered by the authoritative Independent Probe shows numerous debits for which Mr. Koffa’s account.
Apart from Mr. Koffa unauthorized account debits, of several employees of the House of Representatives occurred April 2024-July 2025.
Some unauthorized withdrawals seen by IPNEWS of Capital workers show series of alleged unauthorized debits on April 3, 2024 to August 14, 2025 amounting to thousands of United States dollars.
When contacted Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies in a response denied all the allegations and indicted that Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently praying him and his family to have a resolution of the crisis between now and Monday.
In a phone conversation Elton John denied every going into accounts of creditors including Mr. Hilary Koffa. Instead stated it was unthinkable for such claims when Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently negotiating an out of public settlement of the credit.
Elton told IPNEWS that the office of former speaker Koffa were currently in an out of public settlement. But the claims were swiftly rejected by former speaker Koffa, terming the comments as untrue and ill-responsible.
This week, Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies accused former Speaker Fonati Koffa of refusing to settled a USD 12,500 owed his company. Minutes after his allegation former Speaker denied every owing such amount to anyone including Mr. Elton Johns and threated civil lawsuit if Mr. Johns did not retract his statement.
Later , an IPNEWS investigation uncovered that indeed there was no transaction between Mr. Elton Johns, Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and former Speaker Fonati Koffa but rather a staff of the former speaker named Hilary S. Koffa.
Transcribed of the promissory noted on the credit is currently in the possession of IPNEWS.
Lawyers of former Speaker Koffa, have hinted that they may move to court early next week in a lawsuit of 4million in damages. Investigation continues.Several workers of the capital Building particularly the House of Representative have compliant about an authorized hijack of their Bank accounts by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in cohorts with some employees of the GTBANK to takeaways monies from their accounts.
According to several victims, they’ve noticed repeatedly amounts been withdrew from their accounts unauthorized and complained but were told that those amounts were withdrew by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies to which they initially credited.
One of those aggrieved is Hilary S. Koffa, former Chief of Office-Staff to former House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa.
Hilary S. Koffa told the Independent Probe Newspaper that his account was unlawfully entered into by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies with several withdrawals made.
In a formal compliant to GN Bank Audit Department dated August 15, 2025, Mr. Hilary S. Koffa, subject ‘Formal Complaint regarding Unauthorized Withdrawals by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies; Request for Restitution and Account Audit’.
Koffa’s letter to GT Bank details: “I write to formally complaint and request an immediate audit and restitution in connection with unauthorized debits from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies.”
“In August 2024 , I borrowed USD 12,500 from Boukonjedeh Group of Companies. I agreed in writing to repay the amount on Friday, 16 August 2024. I defaulted on that repayment date because I lost my employment at the House of Representatives.
I met with the CEO of Boukonjedeh Group of Companies, Mr. Elton Johns, and asked for additional time to repay the loan. Despite my meeting and without my authorization, the following debits were made from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies:
8 November 2024 USD 900
28 November 2024 USD 600
20 December 2024, USD 900
Total debited: USD 2,400. If those withdrawals were properly authorized, my outstanding balance to Boukonjedeh Group should have been USD 10,100 , instead of US 12, 500 as indicated by him on both his multiple radio and social media appearances.”
“I did not authorize those debits. Additionally, Mr. Elton Johns has publicly defamed my character on radio and social media in relation to the matter between Boukonjedeh Group and myself.” Mr. Hilary Koffa stated .
Hilary S. Koffa further requested that G T Bank take the following actions without delay, including an Immediate credit his account with USD 2,400 to restore the unauthorized debits, pending the outcome of your investigation; Conduct a full financial audit of all transactions between his account and Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025 and provide a written report of findings; Provide copies of any authorization, mandate, or instruction held by the bank that justified the debits of USD 900 (8 Nov 2024), USD 600 (28 Nov 2024), and USD 900 (20 Dec 2024), and Temporarily block any further debits by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from my account until the audit and investigation are complete.
Mr. Koffa insist that GT Bank Inform him in writing of the steps the bank will take to prevent further unauthorized withdrawals and of the expected timeline for completion of the investigation’ and preserve, provide any records including paper and electronic authorizations, communications, and transaction logs relevant to the above debits.
“Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint within 5 business days and provide a substantive response and timeline for the audit and remediation within 14 calendar days. If the bank is unable to resolve this matter within that timeframe, please advise of the anticipated completion date and interim measures the bank will take to protect my account.”
“If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved within a reasonable period, I will consider pursuing all available remedies, including legal action against Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and any party that authorized or facilitated the unauthorized withdrawals. I would prefer to resolve this matter promptly and amicably with the bank’s assistance.” Hilary S. Koffa contented.
When contacted, GT BANK corporate Communication officer only identified as Barrett declined to comment and deferred to have a discussion next week Tuesday on the matter.
Copies of the Hilary S. Koffa G T Bank account statement discovered by the authoritative Independent Probe shows numerous debits for which Mr. Koffa’s account.
Apart from Mr. Koffa unauthorized account debits, of several employees of the House of Representatives occurred April 2024-July 2025.
Some unauthorized withdrawals seen by IPNEWS of Capital workers show series of alleged unauthorized debits on April 3, 2024 to August 14, 2025 amounting to thousands of United States dollars.
When contacted Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies in a response denied all the allegations and indicted that Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently praying him and his family to have a resolution of the crisis between now and Monday.
In a phone conversation Elton John denied every going into accounts of creditors including Mr. Hilary Koffa. Instead stated it was unthinkable for such claims when Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently negotiating an out of public settlement of the credit.
Elton told IPNEWS that the office of former speaker Koffa were currently in an out of public settlement. But the claims were swiftly rejected by former speaker Koffa, terming the comments as untrue and ill-responsible.
This week, Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies accused former Speaker Fonati Koffa of refusing to settled a USD 12,500 owed his company. Minutes after his allegation former Speaker denied every owing such amount to anyone including Mr. Elton Johns and threated civil lawsuit if Mr. Johns did not retract his statement.
Later , an IPNEWS investigation uncovered that indeed there was no transaction between Mr. Elton Johns, Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and former Speaker Fonati Koffa but rather a staff of the former speaker named Hilary S. Koffa.
Transcribed of the promissory noted on the credit is currently in the possession of IPNEWS.
Lawyers of former Speaker Koffa, have hinted that they may move to court early next week in a lawsuit of 4million in damages. Investigation continues.Several workers of the capital Building particularly the House of Representative have compliant about an authorized hijack of their Bank accounts by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in cohorts with some employees of the GTBANK to takeaways monies from their accounts.
According to several victims, they’ve noticed repeatedly amounts been withdrew from their accounts unauthorized and complained but were told that those amounts were withdrew by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies to which they initially credited.
One of those aggrieved is Hilary S. Koffa, former Chief of Office-Staff to former House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa.
Hilary S. Koffa told the Independent Probe Newspaper that his account was unlawfully entered into by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies with several withdrawals made.
In a formal compliant to GN Bank Audit Department dated August 15, 2025, Mr. Hilary S. Koffa, subject ‘Formal Complaint regarding Unauthorized Withdrawals by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies; Request for Restitution and Account Audit’.
Koffa’s letter to GT Bank details: “I write to formally complaint and request an immediate audit and restitution in connection with unauthorized debits from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies.”
“In August 2024 , I borrowed USD 12,500 from Boukonjedeh Group of Companies. I agreed in writing to repay the amount on Friday, 16 August 2024. I defaulted on that repayment date because I lost my employment at the House of Representatives.
I met with the CEO of Boukonjedeh Group of Companies, Mr. Elton Johns, and asked for additional time to repay the loan. Despite my meeting and without my authorization, the following debits were made from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies:
8 November 2024 USD 900
28 November 2024 USD 600
20 December 2024, USD 900
Total debited: USD 2,400. If those withdrawals were properly authorized, my outstanding balance to Boukonjedeh Group should have been USD 10,100 , instead of US 12, 500 as indicated by him on both his multiple radio and social media appearances.”
“I did not authorize those debits. Additionally, Mr. Elton Johns has publicly defamed my character on radio and social media in relation to the matter between Boukonjedeh Group and myself.” Mr. Hilary Koffa stated .
Hilary S. Koffa further requested that G T Bank take the following actions without delay, including an Immediate credit his account with USD 2,400 to restore the unauthorized debits, pending the outcome of your investigation; Conduct a full financial audit of all transactions between his account and Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025 and provide a written report of findings; Provide copies of any authorization, mandate, or instruction held by the bank that justified the debits of USD 900 (8 Nov 2024), USD 600 (28 Nov 2024), and USD 900 (20 Dec 2024), and Temporarily block any further debits by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from my account until the audit and investigation are complete.
Mr. Koffa insist that GT Bank Inform him in writing of the steps the bank will take to prevent further unauthorized withdrawals and of the expected timeline for completion of the investigation’ and preserve, provide any records including paper and electronic authorizations, communications, and transaction logs relevant to the above debits.
“Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint within 5 business days and provide a substantive response and timeline for the audit and remediation within 14 calendar days. If the bank is unable to resolve this matter within that timeframe, please advise of the anticipated completion date and interim measures the bank will take to protect my account.”
“If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved within a reasonable period, I will consider pursuing all available remedies, including legal action against Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and any party that authorized or facilitated the unauthorized withdrawals. I would prefer to resolve this matter promptly and amicably with the bank’s assistance.” Hilary S. Koffa contented.
When contacted, GT BANK corporate Communication officer only identified as Barrett declined to comment and deferred to have a discussion next week Tuesday on the matter.
Copies of the Hilary S. Koffa G T Bank account statement discovered by the authoritative Independent Probe shows numerous debits for which Mr. Koffa’s account.
Apart from Mr. Koffa unauthorized account debits, of several employees of the House of Representatives occurred April 2024-July 2025.
Some unauthorized withdrawals seen by IPNEWS of Capital workers show series of alleged unauthorized debits on April 3, 2024 to August 14, 2025 amounting to thousands of United States dollars.
When contacted Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies in a response denied all the allegations and indicted that Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently praying him and his family to have a resolution of the crisis between now and Monday.
In a phone conversation Elton John denied every going into accounts of creditors including Mr. Hilary Koffa. Instead stated it was unthinkable for such claims when Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently negotiating an out of public settlement of the credit.
Elton told IPNEWS that the office of former speaker Koffa were currently in an out of public settlement. But the claims were swiftly rejected by former speaker Koffa, terming the comments as untrue and ill-responsible.
This week, Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies accused former Speaker Fonati Koffa of refusing to settled a USD 12,500 owed his company. Minutes after his allegation former Speaker denied every owing such amount to anyone including Mr. Elton Johns and threated civil lawsuit if Mr. Johns did not retract his statement.
Later , an IPNEWS investigation uncovered that indeed there was no transaction between Mr. Elton Johns, Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and former Speaker Fonati Koffa but rather a staff of the former speaker named Hilary S. Koffa.
Transcribed of the promissory noted on the credit is currently in the possession of IPNEWS.
Lawyers of former Speaker Koffa, have hinted that they may move to court early next week in a lawsuit of 4million in damages. Investigation continues.Several workers of the capital Building particularly the House of Representative have compliant about an authorized hijack of their Bank accounts by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in cohorts with some employees of the GTBANK to takeaways monies from their accounts.
According to several victims, they’ve noticed repeatedly amounts been withdrew from their accounts unauthorized and complained but were told that those amounts were withdrew by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies to which they initially credited.
One of those aggrieved is Hilary S. Koffa, former Chief of Office-Staff to former House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa.
Hilary S. Koffa told the Independent Probe Newspaper that his account was unlawfully entered into by Bukonjadeh Group of Companies with several withdrawals made.
In a formal compliant to GN Bank Audit Department dated August 15, 2025, Mr. Hilary S. Koffa, subject ‘Formal Complaint regarding Unauthorized Withdrawals by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies; Request for Restitution and Account Audit’.
Koffa’s letter to GT Bank details: “I write to formally complaint and request an immediate audit and restitution in connection with unauthorized debits from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies.”
“In August 2024 , I borrowed USD 12,500 from Boukonjedeh Group of Companies. I agreed in writing to repay the amount on Friday, 16 August 2024. I defaulted on that repayment date because I lost my employment at the House of Representatives.
I met with the CEO of Boukonjedeh Group of Companies, Mr. Elton Johns, and asked for additional time to repay the loan. Despite my meeting and without my authorization, the following debits were made from my G T Bank account by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies:
8 November 2024 USD 900
28 November 2024 USD 600
20 December 2024, USD 900
Total debited: USD 2,400. If those withdrawals were properly authorized, my outstanding balance to Boukonjedeh Group should have been USD 10,100 , instead of US 12, 500 as indicated by him on both his multiple radio and social media appearances.”
“I did not authorize those debits. Additionally, Mr. Elton Johns has publicly defamed my character on radio and social media in relation to the matter between Boukonjedeh Group and myself.” Mr. Hilary Koffa stated .
Hilary S. Koffa further requested that G T Bank take the following actions without delay, including an Immediate credit his account with USD 2,400 to restore the unauthorized debits, pending the outcome of your investigation; Conduct a full financial audit of all transactions between his account and Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025 and provide a written report of findings; Provide copies of any authorization, mandate, or instruction held by the bank that justified the debits of USD 900 (8 Nov 2024), USD 600 (28 Nov 2024), and USD 900 (20 Dec 2024), and Temporarily block any further debits by Boukonjedeh Group of Companies from my account until the audit and investigation are complete.
Mr. Koffa insist that GT Bank Inform him in writing of the steps the bank will take to prevent further unauthorized withdrawals and of the expected timeline for completion of the investigation’ and preserve, provide any records including paper and electronic authorizations, communications, and transaction logs relevant to the above debits.
“Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint within 5 business days and provide a substantive response and timeline for the audit and remediation within 14 calendar days. If the bank is unable to resolve this matter within that timeframe, please advise of the anticipated completion date and interim measures the bank will take to protect my account.”
“If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved within a reasonable period, I will consider pursuing all available remedies, including legal action against Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and any party that authorized or facilitated the unauthorized withdrawals. I would prefer to resolve this matter promptly and amicably with the bank’s assistance.” Hilary S. Koffa contented.
When contacted, GT BANK corporate Communication officer only identified as Barrett declined to comment and deferred to have a discussion next week Tuesday on the matter.
Copies of the Hilary S. Koffa G T Bank account statement discovered by the authoritative Independent Probe shows numerous debits for which Mr. Koffa’s account.
Apart from Mr. Koffa unauthorized account debits, of several employees of the House of Representatives occurred April 2024-July 2025.
Some unauthorized withdrawals seen by IPNEWS of Capital workers show series of alleged unauthorized debits on April 3, 2024 to August 14, 2025 amounting to thousands of United States dollars.
When contacted Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies in a response denied all the allegations and indicted that Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently praying him and his family to have a resolution of the crisis between now and Monday.
In a phone conversation Elton John denied every going into accounts of creditors including Mr. Hilary Koffa. Instead stated it was unthinkable for such claims when Mr. Hilary Koffa was currently negotiating an out of public settlement of the credit.
Elton told IPNEWS that the office of former speaker Koffa were currently in an out of public settlement. But the claims were swiftly rejected by former speaker Koffa, terming the comments as untrue and ill-responsible.
This week, Mr. Elton Johns, C.E.O. Boukonjedeh Group of Companies accused former Speaker Fonati Koffa of refusing to settled a USD 12,500 owed his company. Minutes after his allegation former Speaker denied every owing such amount to anyone including Mr. Elton Johns and threated civil lawsuit if Mr. Johns did not retract his statement.
Lawyers of former Speaker Koffa have hinted that they may move to court early next week in a lawsuit for unspecified damages. Investigation continues.
Later , an IPNEWS investigation uncovered that indeed there was no transaction between Mr. Elton Johns, Boukonjedeh Group of Companies and former Speaker Fonati Koffa but rather a staff of the former speaker named Hilary S. Koffa.
Transcribed of the promissory noted on the credit is currently in the possession of IPNEWS.
