Nushi and Liri Belishova. On 20 July 1954, Myftiu became vice-premier once again. He became a candidate member of the Politburo in 1952, and a full member of the Politburo from 1956 to 1990. From 1956 to 1958, Myftiu served as Minister of Health. From 1958 to 1965, he served as Minister of Education. From 1966 to 1976, he was First Secretary of the Tirana District Party Committee. From 1976 to 1990, he served as deputy prime minister. Later life On 2 July 1994, Myftiu was sentenced to five years in prison on the charge of abusing his powers during his time in office, but was released on account of his advanced age. References Additional References Elsie, Robert. A Biographical Dictionary of Albanian History. London: I.B. Tauris. 2012. p. 324. Skendi, Stavro (ed). Albania. New York: Frederick A. Praeger. 1956. pp. 334–335. 1919 births 1997 deaths People from Vlorë Labour Party of Albania politicians Members of the Politburo of the Labour Party of Albania Candidate members of the Politburo of the Labour Party of Albania Government ministers of Albania Deputy Prime Ministers of Albania Education ministers of Albania Speakers of the Parliament of Albania Members of the Parliament of Albania Communism in Albania Albanian anti-fascists Albanian resistance members Health ministers of Albania Ministers without portfolio of Albania State auditors of Albania Albanian expatriates in Italy