Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed support for his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as a potential successor in Lagos State.
The endorsement signals early political positioning ahead of future governorship elections.
Sanwo-Olu made the remarks during a political engagement involving party stakeholders.
Hamzat currently serves as Deputy Governor and has been active in policy implementation within the state.
The development reflects ongoing succession conversations within the ruling party structure.
Political analysts say endorsements from sitting governors often influence party primaries.
However, such declarations do not guarantee nomination outcomes.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is expected to conduct internal processes ahead of the next election cycle.
There has been no formal announcement regarding Hamzatâs candidacy.
Other potential contenders have not publicly reacted.
The endorsement is likely to shape political alignments within Lagos.
Further developments are expected as party activities intensify.