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Evicted Kingdom of Kubala Fights Ancestral Land Rights

9/12/2025

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A sheriff has ordered the eviction of the "Kingdom of Kubala" from private land in the Scottish Borders.
The group, including Kofi Offeh, Jean Gasho, and Kaura Taylor, claims ancestral rights and has camped near Jedburgh for weeks.
They allege the land was taken from their ancestors 400 years ago.
The eviction follows their noncompliance with a notice to vacate by September 8.
Offeh, the leader, insists they will not leave, citing divine support.

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Story summary

A sheriff has ordered the eviction of the "Kingdom of Kubala" from private land in the Scottish Borders.
The group, including Kofi Offeh, Jean Gasho, and Kaura Taylor, claims ancestral rights and has camped near Jedburgh for weeks.
They allege the land was taken from their ancestors 400 years ago.
The eviction follows their noncompliance with a notice to vacate by September 8.
Offeh, the leader, insists they will not leave, citing divine support.