Haj. Zainab A. Ibrahim

About Haj. Zainab A. Ibrahim

Hajia (Dr.) Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim (“Aunty Zee”) is a Nigerian politician and legal professional, currently serving as Deputy National Women Leader of the APC and a leading figure in inter-party relations. She is also the first female Deputy National Chairman of IPAC, elected in December 2025, and Chairman of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe board.

She has been endorsed by support groups to contest the Taraba North Senatorial seat in 2027 and is widely known for her advocacy on women’s political inclusion, including reserved legislative seats and the “twinning” gender-balance system.

From a prominent political family in Taraba State, she is the daughter of a former senator and sister to the late Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan (“Mama Taraba”). A trained lawyer, she previously served as a legislative aide for eight years.

Through her foundation, she supports poverty alleviation, widows’ rights, and youth mentorship, reinforcing her role as a national voice for women’s empowerment and inclusive governance.