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Deportation of Kofi Offeh and the Kingdom of Kubala
4/24/2026, 1:52:07 AM
Background of the Kingdom of Kubala
Kofi Offeh, who referred to himself as King Atehene, led a group that established a self-styled tribe known as the Kingdom of Kubala in the Scottish Borders. Offeh, along with two women, Jean Gasho, who called herself Queen Nandi, and Kaura Taylor, known as Asnat, set up camp in a wooded area near Jedburgh in 2025. The group claimed they were reclaiming land that had been taken from their ancestors 400 years prior and refused to recognize the authority of local courts.
Eviction Attempts and Legal Proceedings
The Scottish Borders Council attempted to evict Offeh and his group multiple times. Initially, they were removed from a hillside site in July 2025 but relocated to a nearby woodland. The landowners, David and Mary Palmer, sought legal action to evict the group, which culminated in a court order in September. Despite this, Offeh and his followers did not comply and instead set up camp just meters away on council-owned land.
The eviction process escalated, leading to a coordinated operation involving police, immigration officers, and sheriff officers in October 2025. This operation resulted in the removal of Offeh and his group from their encampment, which was streamed live on TikTok, showcasing the dramatic confrontation as they were handcuffed by immigration officials.
Deportation Confirmation
The Home Office confirmed that Kofi Offeh has been deported back to Ghana. Local media reported that he arrived at Kotoko International Airport in Accra earlier this week. His group had garnered significant attention online, amassing over 100,000 followers across platforms like TikTok and Facebook, which contributed to their visibility and the public interest in their claims.
Aftermath of the Eviction
Following the eviction, council officers were seen disposing of the group's belongings, including bags of blankets, clothes, and food, into a refuse lorry. This action highlighted the abrupt end to their encampment and the local authorities' efforts to clear the site.
Criticism and Opposition
While the group's actions were framed as a reclamation of ancestral land, critics have raised concerns about the legality of their occupation and the implications of their claims. The local community and authorities faced challenges in balancing the rights of the group with the legal ownership of the land.
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This situation reflects broader themes of land rights, community dynamics, and the complexities of legal authority in the context of self-identified tribal claims.
