Alexander Merep
| Alexander Merep | |
|---|---|
| Ibedul of Koror | |
| Reign | February 22, 2022 – present |
| Predecessor | Yutaka Gibbons |
Alexander Merep is the High Chief (ibedul) of Koror in the Republic of Palau.
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]
References
- ^ Staff, Island Times (September 20, 2016). "Timely claim filed for Koror Rock Islands for KSPLA by Merep". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b Reklai, Leilani (February 25, 2022). "Ngarameketii accepts Merep as Ibedul". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Times, Island (May 17, 2022). "Bilung claims Ibedul is highest title in Palau, rejects Alex as Ibedul". Island Times. Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ Trumbull, Robert (14 January 1979). "A Former U.S. Army Cook, Now Ruler in. Western Pacific Islands: Leads Foes of Military Bases There". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2021.