A man known as King Atehene, leading a self-proclaimed ‘lost African tribe’ in a Scottish woodland, has been deported back to Ghana by the Home Office, as confirmed by officials. Last year, Kofi Offeh, also referred to as King Atehene, engaged in a contentious legal dispute with local residents, police, and the council after establishing a camp near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
Identifying themselves as the Kingdom of Kubala, the group of three, led by King Atehene, claimed to be ancient land heirs and descendants of ‘Black Jacobites’ promised the land 400 years ago. Despite facing eviction after four months of occupation, they refused to leave until a police raid in October.
The Home Office recently verified Mr. Offeh’s deportation to Ghana, with footage showing his arrival at Kotoko International Airport in Accra. In a video, he declared himself as a “King” once more, vowing a resurgence of the Kingdom of Kubala and asserting authority over the police, chiefs, and even presidents.
Living in Scotland with his wife Jean Gasho, who adopted the title “Queen Nandi,” and another member, Kaura “Asnat” Taylor, the trio faced legal actions leading to their eviction from various campsites. Despite repeated removals, they persisted in settling in different locations until the final eviction in October, carried out by a joint operation involving law enforcement and immigration officials.
During the last eviction, Ms. Taylor was briefly detained but later released, while Ms. Gasho left the scene separately in a pickup truck. The trio’s belongings were discarded by council workers, marking the end of their controversial stay in the Scottish Borders.