A Ghanaian man, a Zimbabwean woman, and an American national who declared themselves rulers of the self-proclaimed “Kingdom of Kubala” have been ordered to leave private woodland near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. The group, led by 36 year old Kofi Offeh, who styles himself as King Atehehe, and 42 year old Jean Gasho, who calls herself Queen Nandi, had settled with a third member, identified as handmaiden Asnat. They claimed they were “reclaiming ancestral land” allegedly taken from their forebears more than 400 years ago.In July, th e trio were evicted from a nearby hillside but later relocated to woodland owned by local residents David and Mary Palmer. Despite being served notice by the Scottish Borders Council to leave by Monday evening, the group refused.
On Tuesday, Sheriff Peter Paterson issued an immediate eviction order, ruling that the occupants had no legal right to remain. Councillor Scott Hamilton said the landowners had been left with no choice but to pursue court action after repeated attempts at dialogue failed. The “Kubala Kingdom” leaders, who have amassed more than 100,000 followers on social media, insist they will not be intimidated and vowed to continue their mission despite the ruling. Their case has drawn global media attention, sparking debates on sovereignty claims, land rights, and the limits of self-declared micronations in the UK.
