A call centre worker from Dunoon, Scotland is at the centre of a bitter power struggle
to take over the throne of an African tribe.



Glasgow-born Rupert Tackie, 35, reckons HE should be crowned king of the Ga people in Ghana - and plans to launch a daring leadership bid. King Tackie Tawiah III is the current ruler - or Ga Mantse - of the two million-strong people. But some leaders have called for his immediate abdication after branding his selection as "flawed".
And last night Rupert said: "I am resurrecting my family's stake in this tribe. I suppose you could say I am going to be a bit like William Wallace was to the Scots."
Rupert revealed he only learned he is a contender for the royal seat, following a trip to Ghana with dad William in December. He claims his uncle Samuel Tackie - who was next in line to the throne - was assassinated with POISON in 2000 before he had the chance to reign.

..."When I go over there, there will certainly be a fight."
He added: "I'll have people around me who would give their lives to save mine." Last August, there were calls in Ghana for King Tawiah III - aka Joe Blankson - to go.
Nii Amu Otia Penshiaku II - a tribal leader within the Ga - said: "The majority of people oppose him."
But a spokesman for King Tawiah vowed will stay. Charles Safo said: "Rupert Tackie's claim is not true." Last night, however, Rupert insisted he could still take over.

He was raised in Glasgow before moving to the sleepy seaside town Dunoon in 1988 with retired nurse William, 65, late mum Eunice and brother Joshua, 31.
Rupert had no idea the crown could pass to him until elders took him to their royal village near the bustling capital Accra two months ago.
He has already chosen a bride - Irene Kokoroko, 25 - from 30 hopefuls. And he hopes to have a coronation, followed by a tribal wedding, then a civil ceremony where he plans to wear a KILT...

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