Again, Kofi only lost to Bryan after beating Shemus, Cesaro, Rowen, Joe, and Orton back to back. It was probably the best freaking night of his career (short of Wrestlemania). I don't think you could have given him a bigger push in one night short of spoiling the Wrestlemania title match
I think you're allowing yourself to get worked a little too hard here. The authority, despite what the narrative is telling you, is in fact listening to the fans by pushing the hell out of Kofi into the world title scene at Wrestlemania.