Introduction
Eqrem Libohova (24 February 1882, Gjirokastër - 1948, Rome) was an Albanian politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Albania on two occasions during the Italian occupation of Albania.
Political Career
Early in his political career, Libohova served as the Albanian Minister to Rome. In 1924, while serving in this role, Libohova helped negotiate the creation of the Bank of Albania. He was joined by his brother, Myfid.
In 1931, Libohova was minister to the court of Zog of Albania. On 26 January 1931, he joined King Zog on a trip to Italy. On 20 February, after attending a showing of Pagliacci at the Vienna State Opera, Libohova was injured an assassination attempt against the King. Zog, Libohova, and their cheuffer, returned fire on the attempted assassins, Aziz Çami and Ndok Gjeloshi. Libohova was shot in the leg and a bullet went through his hat; the King was unharmed.
Libohova was described as an "Itanophile" by other members of Albania's political class during his time as minister to the court.
From January 19 to February 13, 1943 and from May 12 to September 9, 1943, Libohova served as Prime Minister.