Ololade Adeyanju/
A man who led a self-styled “African tribe” in a Scottish woodland has been deported from the United Kingdom, bringing an end to a controversial standoff that drew global attention.
Kofi Offeh, a Ghanaian national who styled himself as “King Atehene”, was removed from the UK following immigration breaches, according to confirmation by the Home Office.
Offeh had established what he called the “Kingdom of Kubala” alongside a small group of followers in woodland near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders in 2025.
The group, which included a woman known as “Queen Nandi” and another follower, claimed they were reclaiming ancestral land allegedly taken from their forebears centuries ago.
Their presence sparked a prolonged dispute with local residents, police and the council, with authorities issuing multiple eviction notices that were initially resisted.
The encampment gained widespread attention on social media, attracting a significant online following, but also drew criticism and concern from the local community over its legality and conduct.
Following their eventual eviction in late 2025, Offeh was arrested on immigration-related grounds and later detained before being deported to Ghana.
Reports indicate he arrived in Accra earlier this week.
The case also generated controversy beyond the land dispute. Authorities in the UK previously raised concerns about individuals associated with the group, including a young American woman who had joined the camp under a different identity.
The Home Office has not indicated whether any further action will be taken against other individuals linked to the group.
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