The Kingdom of Kubala Faces a Second Eviction Notice
Kingdom of Kubala – A group that calls itself an African tribe is now facing a second eviction. Currently, they are living in a makeshift camp within a woodland area in the Scottish Borders.
The First Eviction for the Kingdom of Kubala
First, sheriff officers evicted the three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala from their first camp on Tuesday morning. This initial camp was on privately-owned land near the town of Jedburgh. However, the group did not leave the area. Instead, they immediately set up a new camp on council land just a few meters away on the opposite side of a wire fence.
A New Notice to Leave the Land
Next, sheriff officers returned to the new location. This time, they delivered a notice for a fresh eviction application from Scottish Borders Council. A court could grant this application and enforce the eviction early next week. The members of the Kingdom of Kubala have been living in these woods for several weeks.
The Reason for the Kingdom of Kubala’s Protest
The group states they are reclaiming stolen land from their ancestors 400 years ago. Conversely, the local authority says the group is simply breaking the law. The two main members are 36-year-old Ghanaian Kofi Offeh and 42-year-old Jean Gasho, who is originally from Zimbabwe. They first arrived in the Jedburgh area during the spring.
The Tribe’s Online Presence Grows
Furthermore, the group has given themselves royal titles. Kofi Offeh goes by King Atehehe and Jean Gasho goes by Queen Nandi. They first set up their camp on a hillside above the town. Later, they were joined by a third person, Kaura Taylor from Texas. She calls herself Asnat and acts as their “handmaiden.” Importantly, the Kingdom of Kubala has a rapidly growing online presence. They have gained over 100,000 followers on TikTok and Facebook and have attracted worldwide media attention.
A History of Previous Moves
Previously, Scottish Borders Council had already evicted the trio from their original hillside site above Jedburgh back in July. Instead of leaving the area, however, they moved about a mile out of town to a woodland next to an industrial estate. This land belonged to David and Mary Palmer. Consequently, the Palmers successfully applied to the courts for an eviction order. Sheriff officers then carried out this order and removed the group on Tuesday.
What Happens Next for the Kingdom of Kubala?
Ultimately, the tribe simply moved a few meters over a fence to land that belongs to the Scottish Borders Council. Now, the council is taking its own legal action to have them removed. The Scottish Borders Council has been approached for a comment on the situation regarding the Kingdom of Kubala.
