Koba Davitashvili

Koba Davitashvili (Georgian: კობა დავითაშვილი) (born July 31, 1971) is a Georgian politician, prominent member of Georgian opposition, member of Tbilisi City Assembly and a leader of the Georgian People's Party.

Davitashvili was born in Tbilisi on July 31, 1971. After finishing the school he graduated Tbilisi State University with degree in International law. In 1993 he took part in War in Abkhazia and served as a head of artillery unit. In 90’s Davitashvili served on several governmental positions and also practiced jurisprudence. In 1998-1999 he was a member of Tbilisi City Assembly and worked as head of Department of Human Rights. Davitashvili is married and has five children.

After meeting Mikheil Saakashvili he served as one of the main figures in newly found United National Movement and was actively campaigning against president Eduard Shevardnadze. He didn't take active part in 2003 Georgian demonstrations because of the tensions that aroused between him and Saakashvili. However, he remained a member of Saakashvili's party until the end of 2004 Adjara crisis during which he was severely beaten by Abashidze's supporters. Davitashvili was elected as a member of Parliament of Georgia and shortly after end of elections left the UNM along with Conservative Party of Georgia. After moving to opposition he started active campaigning against President Saakashvili and at certain point publicly accused him of cheating on wife.

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