HRH Dr. Fomuki
Walters Ticha IX
Fon of Guneku · Physician · Visionary
A Healer Crowned a King
HRH Fon Fomuki Patrick Nji, who had reigned since 1965, passed on 28 January 2015. On 27 February 2015 sons and daughters of Guneku assembled on the palace grounds for the Transfiguration Ceremony, at which the Fon of Nyen anointed HRH Fomuki Walters Ticha in public. A launching gala followed at the Mbengwi Council Hall in November 2015, attended by all the Meta villages, and on 30 December 2016 the Fon presented himself to the people of Meta — the return address promised at the time of his predecessor’s passing. These were distinct stages of one succession and are recorded here as such.
Fon Fomuki Walters Ticha IX leads through a philosophy of unity, development, and diaspora engagement. Based in Germany while maintaining deep ties to the village, he has championed inclusive development through cooperatives (GUNECCUL), youth empowerment (GUYODECA), agricultural enterprise (Agro CIG
FULL PROFILE
Four Sacred Charges
Of throne, stool, and the ancient Meta covenants.
To 27 quarters and 15,000 sons and daughters.
Physician by training, by heart, by daily duty.
Author of a modern Guneku rooted in heritage.
From Bavaria to the Throne
The Reign Before
HRH Fon Fomuki Patrick Nji is crowned successor by his father’s will, at the age of 27. He reigns for fifty years.
The Journey Begins
HRH Fon Fomuki Patrick Nji leaves the palace on a long journey. Tributes from the North West Fons follow.
Transfiguration and Anointing
Sons and daughters assemble at the palace. HRH Fomuki Walters Ticha is anointed in public by HRH Fon Fominyen of Nyen.
Launching Gala
Grand gala at the Mbengwi Council Hall, with the Meta villages invited personally by the new Fon.
Presentation to Meta
The Fon presents himself to the people of Meta — the return address promised at the time of his predecessor’s passing.
The Fondom Grows
Democratic reforms, GUNECCUL, Agro CIG, solar lights, Mɨchi Əbeŋ — a Fondom in full renaissance.
THE REIGN OF FOMUKI IX
HRH FON FOMUKI PATRICK NJI
1938 – 2015 · 50 Years on the Throne of Guneku