A Ghanaian man who identifies himself as King Atehene of the Kubala Kingdom has broken his silence following his deportation from Scotland, vowing in a viral video to return and reclaim his “rightful pride” while accusing Scottish authorities of fear and persecution.

Kofi Offeh, known as King Atehene, was deported to Ghana on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after being arrested in Scotland over immigration offences. He had been occupying a forest in Jedburgh, Scotland, claiming to reclaim land he said was stolen from his ancestors 400 years ago.

He was subsequently evicted and arrested along with his wife, Jean Gasho, 43, who refers to herself as Queen Nandi, and 21-year-old Kaura Taylor, known as Asnat, described as a “handmaiden.”

In a video reportedly recorded before his deportation and posted on the TikTok page @darkrevolutionx, King Atehene is seen seated in an immigration removal centre, addressing his supporters. He accused Scottish authorities of being afraid of him and of using detention and deportation to belittle his reputation.

“They are afraid of the power of Kubala. They are afraid of the King of Kubala. They have brought me here thinking they can destroy what is firmly established by the gods,” he said in the video.

Despite his removal from the United Kingdom, the self-proclaimed monarch vowed to return.

“I shall return to reclaim my rightful pride. I am the King of Scotland. Kubala, Kubala, Israel,” he stated.

Photos shared by Ghanaian media outlet Kofi TV showed King Atehene arriving at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport in high spirits. He was dressed in distinctive attire, wearing a crown made of leaves and standing alongside two men.

Social media users have reacted with a mix of amusement and concern. One commenter, Yaw Dwarkwaa, wrote: “This is commendable by the Scottish immigration authorities, but I hope he does not move into a forest in Ghana claiming to be king there as well.” Another user, LFC1UK, remarked: “Yep, sure looks Scottish.”

It remains unclear whether the other two individuals arrested alongside King Atehene have also been deported or remain in UK custody.

The Scottish immigration authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the case.

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