A Ghanaian man who attracted international attention after occupying land in Scotland and declaring himself a king has been deported to Ghana following immigration breaches.
Kubala King, 36, who also calls himself “King Atehene,” was removed from the United Kingdom after authorities determined he had overstayed his visa, bringing an end to months of controversy surrounding his activities in the Scottish Borders.
Kubala King, together with his wife, “Queen Nandi” (known privately as Jean Gasho), and an associate, Kaura Taylor, had settled on a forested area in Jedburgh, claiming they were reclaiming territory they believed belonged to their ancestors.
Authorities issued an eviction notice in August 2025 after confirming that the group was occupying private land without authorisation.
Although they later moved to a nearby site owned by the Scottish Borders Council, enforcement action continued, eventually leading to immigration checks and his removal from the country.
Following his deportation, Kubala King arrived in Ghana and made bold declarations about his intentions.
“Ghana is about to change. A new wave from the Kingdom of Kubala. All the police are going to serve me, all the chiefs are going to bow before me. If you have a president, he has to come and kneel before me,” he said.
His remarks have since sparked widespread reactions, with many questioning the basis of his claims and the implications of his statements.
