The leader of a self-proclaimed “African tribe” residing in the forests of Scotland has stated that he remains undaunted by a court order mandating the removal of their encampment.
Kofi Offeh, who identifies himself as King Atehene of the Kingdom of Kubala, addressed the media following the issuance of the order at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.
He confidently expressed, “The creator of the heavens and the Earth is with us. We harbor no fear towards the court, or what it has decreed.”
When confronted with the imminent eviction resulting from the court order, he boldly responded, “Let them proceed with their most severe actions.”
In response to insinuations that their “fantasy” was nearing its end, he affirmed, “It is not a mere fantasy; it is a prophecy. We walk in prophecy and live it as it unfolds.”
Questioned about potential relocation plans, he remarked, “If the creator of the heavens and the earth wills us to leave this land, He will guide us to another place.”
Another member, Jean Gasho, self-styled as Queen Nandi, expressed the group’s lack of fear towards incarceration, declaring to reporters, “We have already faced imprisonment for the love of our children. Do chains truly intimidate us?” The group later engaged in singing and chanting within the woodland.
The trio asserting themselves as a “kingdom” have asserted their intent to reclaim land purportedly seized from their ancestors four centuries ago.
This legal action was initiated after the group disregarded a previous eviction notice instructing them to vacate their encampment by 5 pm on Monday, September 8.
Asnat, recognized as the tribe’s handmaiden, was eventually located after being reported missing from her residence in Texas.
Kaura Taylor, 21, departed from Dallas, Texas, with her one-year-old daughter in May, causing concern among acquaintances. Upon resurfacing as a member of the “Kingdom of Kubala” in Scotland, she adopted the name Asnat within the tribe, relinquishing her former identity.
Taylor, a high school graduate who previously worked at a gas station and as a waitress, was described as a devout churchgoer during her upbringing. Allegedly, she had been in communication with the proclaimed King and Queen for months before making the decision to abandon her previous life.
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