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]