Scottish Court Orders Eviction of Self-Styled African Tribe from Woodland

A self-styled “African tribe” calling themselves the Kingdom of Kubala, led by Kofi Offeh (King Atehene), his wife Jean Gasho (Queen Nandi), and handmaiden Kaura Taylor (Asnat), have been camping in woodland near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, claiming to reclaim land stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago. Despite a court eviction order issued by Sheriff Peter Paterson, the group refused to leave, expressing defiance and spiritual conviction, with Mr. Offeh stating they are not afraid of the court's decision and would only move if guided by their creator. The group’s social media presence has tens of thousands of followers, and videos show them singing and dancing while being served eviction papers. The landowners, David and Mary Palmer, took legal action after the tribe ignored previous eviction notices, and the sheriff granted an immediate eviction order to remove the occupants from the privately owned land. Police and council officials are prepared to enforce the eviction if the tribe does not leave voluntarily. Local authorities and councillors have expressed disappointment and emphasized that the group is breaking the law by occupying private land without permission.