Alexander Merep
Ibedul of Koror
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alexander Merep is the High Chief (ibedul) of Koror in the Republic of Palau.
| Alexander Merep | |
|---|---|
| Ibedul of Koror | |
| Reign | February 22, 2022 – present |
| Predecessor | Yutaka Gibbons |
Life
Merep served as the director of the Koror State Public Land Authority.[1] He held the title rechucher-ra-techekii before being appointed by female Idid members led by Ochob Katey Ngiraked as the new Ibedul.[2] The appointment was accepted by the ngarameketii (traditional chiefs of Koror) on February 22, 2022, and supported by the Koror hamlet chiefs.[2] The title of ibedul is disputed by his sister Bilung Gloria Salii on behalf of her son James Lebuu Littler.[3]
Personal life
His family are of English, Chinese and royal Palauan descent.[4] He is the brother of the former ibedul of Koror Yutaka Gibbons, Governor of Koror John C. Gibbons and bilung Gloria Salii.[3]
