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REIGNING SINCE 2015

HRH Dr. Fomuki
Walters Ticha IX

Fon of Guneku · Physician · Visionary

A Healer Crowned a King

On 27 February 2015, sons and daughters of Guneku assembled on the palace grounds of the village for the long-awaited return of HRH Fomuki Walters Ticha — who arrived in younger and energetic clothing, ready to lead the Fondom into a new era. The official Coronation ceremony followed on 17 January 2016 — a historic gathering of Guneku indigenes from Cameroon, Germany, the United States, and beyond. The event was marked by traditional rites, the installation of the new Traditional Council, and the public proclamation of Fomuki Walters Ticha IX as the reigning Fon of Guneku.

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
HRH Fon Fomuki Walters Ticha IX in ceremonial robe, coronation 2016

Four Sacred Charges

Custodian

Of throne, stool, and the ancient Meta covenants.

Father

To 27 quarters and 15,000 sons and daughters.

Healer

Physician by training, by heart, by daily duty.

Visionary

Author of a modern Guneku rooted in heritage.

From Bavaria to the Throne

January 2015

The Journey Begins

HRH Fon Patrick Nji travels to the ancestral mountains. Walters Ticha returns from Germany.

27 February 2015

The Enthronement

Sons and daughters assemble at the palace. Olive oil anointing by HRH Fon Fominyen of Nyen. 50-year rift resolved.

November 2015

Launching Gala

Grand gala at the Mbengwi Council Hall. All 29 Meta villages invited personally by the new Fon.

30 December 2016

The Public Coronation

Historic coronation before all Meta. First Fon in Meta history to visit all 28 other Fondoms personally.

2021 – Present

The Kingdom Grows

Democratic reforms, GUNECCUL, Agro CIG, solar lights, Mɨchi Əbeŋ — a kingdom in full renaissance.

The gathering at the Guneku palace during the 2016 coronation
“I do not rule Guneku. I serve her, with the same hands that heal.”
— THE FON
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THE REIGN OF FOMUKI IX