In an extraordinary legal confrontation unfolding in rural Scotland, the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala - a sovereign African community - faces forced removal from their Aberdeenshire estate. The group, comprising approximately 30 members from Central Africa, has been served an eviction notice following a ruling at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
A Sovereign Claim in the Scottish Highlands
The community, led by King Muku III, asserts they legally purchased the 15-acre Drummyne estate near Huntly in 2021 through their Kubala International Corporation. They maintain their status as a sovereign entity with legitimate land ownership rights, presenting themselves as a recognised kingdom from Central Africa establishing their presence in Scotland.
The Legal Battle Intensifies
Court documents reveal the previous landowner claims the sale was never properly completed, leading to the recent eviction order. Sheriff Philip Mann ruled that the tribe had "no right or title to remain on the land," authorising officers to forcibly remove them if necessary.
King Muku III has vehemently contested the ruling, declaring: "We are a sovereign people and we will not be moved from our land. This is our kingdom and we have every right to be here."
Cultural Clash in Rural Scotland
The situation has created an unprecedented cultural juxtaposition in the Scottish countryside, where traditional African customs meet British legal proceedings. Local residents report seeing community members wearing distinctive traditional dress while going about their daily activities on the estate.
The tribe has attempted to maintain their way of life, establishing living quarters and making improvements to the property despite the legal challenges mounting against them.
Enforcement Looms
With the eviction order now enforceable, the community faces the immediate prospect of removal by authorities. The case raises complex questions about land ownership, cultural recognition, and the rights of self-proclaimed sovereign entities within the UK legal framework.
As bailiffs prepare to execute the court order, the Kingdom of Kubala maintains they will resist what they describe as an unlawful attempt to remove them from their legitimately acquired territory.
