A Ghanaian national, Kofi Offeh, who drew international attention for establishing a self-styled “African kingdom” in Scotland, has been deported by United Kingdom authorities following months of legal disputes.
Offeh, who referred to himself as King Atehene, set up an unauthorised encampment with two associates near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders under the name “Kingdom of Kubala.” The group claimed they were reclaiming ancestral land and refused to recognise court authority, leading to a prolonged standoff with local authorities and landowners.
After initially being evicted from one site in July 2025, the group relocated to another nearby location, prompting further legal action. Their continued defiance of court orders culminated in a joint operation in October involving police, immigration officials, and court officers, during which they were forcibly removed. The operation, widely shared on social media, showed Offeh and an associate being taken away in handcuffs.
The UK Home Office has since confirmed that Offeh has been deported. He was recently seen arriving at Kotoka International Airport in Accra after his removal from the UK.
Since returning to Ghana, Offeh has sparked fresh controversy with statements about plans to establish authority and expand his self-styled kingdom, claiming he intends to assert dominance wherever he settles.
Meanwhile, officials in Scotland have welcomed his deportation, describing it as a resolution to months of disruption and uncertainty within the Jedburgh community. Authorities maintain that both the eviction and deportation were carried out in accordance with legal procedures.