{"id":14910,"date":"2025-07-14T07:22:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=14910"},"modified":"2025-07-14T07:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:22:45","slug":"former-presidential-candidate-archibong-called-to-bar-as-solicitor-and-advocate-of-the-supreme-court-of-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/14\/former-presidential-candidate-archibong-called-to-bar-as-solicitor-and-advocate-of-the-supreme-court-of-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Presidential Candidate Archibong Called to Bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Attorney Asukwo Mendie Archibong, a former presidential candidate, has been called to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This development marks a significant milestone in Archibong&#8217;s career, following his successful completion of the Nigerian Law School Bar Part II program.<br><br>Archibong&#8217;s journey to becoming a legal practitioner is quite remarkable. After returning from the United States, where he obtained a Juris Doctor degree from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, and a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property from George Washington University Law School, he decided to pursue a career in law in Nigeria.<br><br>Before his call to the bar, Archibong had already made a name for himself in politics. In 2018, he registered a political party called Nigeria for Democracy (NFD) and became its presidential candidate for the 2019 general election. Under his leadership, NFD had candidates contesting for various positions across 23 states.<br><br>After the party&#8217;s delisting by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2021, Archibong transitioned to a new advocacy group called New Forum for Development Initiative, where he continues to promote good governance.<br><br>Archibong&#8217;s call to the bar is a testament to his dedication and perseverance. With his extensive background in law and politics, he is poised to make a significant impact in his community and the country at large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2023 he was admitted into Nigerian Law School Bar Part I. Upon his successful completion of Bar Part I he was admitted into the Nigerian Law School Bar Part II. <br><br>He was subsequently Called to Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in July 2025.<br><br>Attorney Archibong, has a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Uyo. <br><br>A Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific &#8211; 2009. <br><br>A Master of Laws, Intellectual Property\u00a0 from George Washington University Law School &#8211; 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His achievement serves as an inspiration to others who may be pursuing a similar path.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attorney Asukwo Mendie Archibong, a former presidential candidate, has been called to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This development marks a significant milestone in Archibong&#8217;s career, following his successful completion of the Nigerian Law School Bar Part II program. 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