Gazmend Oketa

Gazmend Oketa (born 14 December 1968 in Durrës District, Albania) is an Albanian politician.

On 12 March 2007, Oketa was named Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Ilir Rusmajli.

[1] On 22 March 2008, Oketa succeeded Fatmir Mediu as Minister Of Defence following Medihu's resignation.

On 30 May 2012, Oketa formed a new political party in Albania, New Democratic Spirit, alongside other Democratic Party politicians.

[2] Albanian media called it "The Party of President" referring to Bamir Topi.