'No matter how long this takes, you can be guaranteed, we will not cease'
Scottish Borders Council confirms renewed bid to evict Kubala Kingdom...
Last updated 16th Sep 2025
The deputy leader of Scottish Borders Council has tonight (Tuesday) confirmed a self-styled African tribe who set up camp on privately-owned land in Jedburgh have complied with an eviction order.
But, as they've only moved onto the opposite side of a fragile wire fence which divided the woodland, fresh legal proceedings are now underway to remove them from the area.
Local councillor Scott Hamilton has confirmed the trio's new base - just 20 feet from where they pitched their tents previously, on the edge of Oxnam Road Industrial Estate - is owned by the council.
And he revealed the local authority won't stop - "no matter how long this takes".
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The council had previously sought an order to remove the so-called Kubala Kingdom from another site in town in July, before they moved on.
Meantime, the group, which claims to be reclaiming land that was stolen from their ancestors, continues to document their lifestyle to a growing number of followers online.
It is made up of leader Kofi Offeh, 36, the self-proclaimed King Atehene, his wife Jean Gasho, 43, who calls herself Queen Nandi, and "handmaiden" Kaura Taylor, who calls herself Asnat.
There are unconfirmed reports they have been offered a place further north, having spoken publicly about their quest to move to the Highlands.
Mr Offeh today (Tuesday) told Greatest Hits Radio: "No-one has been able to move us, no-one will be able to move us.
"We live each day as it comes. Wherever the creator sends us we shall go, until then we remain steadfast."
A statement issued by Scottish Borders Council reads: "We can confirm that the eviction order was carried out today on behalf of the private landowner, in conjunction with Police Scotland.
"The individuals complied with the court order and by their own volition moved to a piece of adjacent land.
"As this new location is council-owned, we have commenced legal proceedings that will enable the due process of eviction.
"Scottish Borders Council and partners have made repeated attempts to engage with the three individuals and will continue to act in the interests of public safety."
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