Alexander Merep is the High Chief ( ibedul) of

Koror Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island (also ''Oreor Island''). It is Palau’s most populous state. History In the oral tradition ...

in the Republic of Palau.

Life

Merep served as the director of the Koror State Public Land Authority. He held the title rechucher-ra-techekii before being appointed by female Idid members led by Ochob Katey Ngiraked as the new Ibedul. The appointment was accepted by the ngarameketii (traditional chiefs of Koror) on February 22, 2022, and supported by the Koror hamlet chiefs. The title of ibedul is disputed by his sister Bilung Gloria Salii on behalf of her son James Lebuu Littler.

Personal life

His family are of English, Chinese and royal Palauan descent. He is the brother of the former ibedul of Koror Yutaka Gibbons, Governor of Koror

John C. Gibbons John "Johnny" C. Gibbons (died 20 May 2021) was a Palau, Palauan politician. He was the Executive Administrator of Koror from 1985–1997 and then became the first Governor of Koror from 1998–2006. He was the Ministry of Justice (Republic of Pal ...

and bilung Gloria Salii.

References

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