The need for a replacement arose due to Gbajabiamila's appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, following his tenure as the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives. Oyeyemi expressed her belief in the APC's policy of promoting women's inclusion in politics.
The group has nominated Hon. Jamila Mu’azu-Olukosi as a potential replacement for the House of Representatives member representing Surulere Federal Constituency 1. Oyeyemi clarified that this nomination comes in response to a purported publication by anonymous individuals claiming that Hon. Fuad Laguda, the current APC Chairman of Surulere Local Government Area, had been unanimously chosen as Gbajabiamila's replacement.
Oyeyemi highlighted Mu’azu-Olukosi's impressive record, stating that she has contested in four elections, paid for nomination forms, and mobilized a large number of people in support of the party. Despite being asked to step down on previous occasions due to her belief in party supremacy, Mu’azu-Olukosi remains a dedicated card-carrying member of the APC in Lagos state. Reports indicate that she has also empowered many individuals in her constituency.
The Women Supporting Women For Greater Heights group sees the nomination of a female representative as an opportunity for the APC to fulfill its promise of promoting women's inclusiveness, as pledged by President Tinubu during the general elections. Mrs. Oyeyemi further emphasized that selecting a woman for this position would discourage the alleged influence of a male cabal that undermines democracy and denies women the chance to effect meaningful change and participate in crucial political developments in the nation.
Oyeyemi called upon President Tinubu and other eminent leaders of the APC to intervene and ensure that the party fulfills its commitment to achieving 35 percent affirmative action for women's inclusion. The group believes that appointing a female representative would not only be a step towards gender equality but also a testament to the party's dedication to promoting a more inclusive and representative political landscape.
The appeal from Women Supporting Women For Greater Heights underscores the importance of women's participation and representation in politics, urging the APC to seize this opportunity to empower women and uphold their commitment to inclusiveness.