Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has pledged to halt the construction of new government buildings and roads if elected president in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.

Obi said his administration would instead prioritise the rehabilitation and completion of existing infrastructure across the country before embarking on new projects.

The former Anambra State governor made the declaration on Thursday during an interview with Arise Television.

According to him, his proposed approach would also apply to projects associated with the Presidency, including new buildings and extensions for the President and First Lady.

“If elected, you’re not going to see the building of new guest houses or anything. In fact, no new building,” Obi said.

He stressed that the government would concentrate its resources on repairing infrastructure already in existence.“We’ll fix the existing roads before building new ones.

“We’re not going to start building new extensions for the President or for the wife or for anybody. We will fix what is existing,” he added.

Obi’s comments come as political parties and presidential hopefuls intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party has continued to campaign for what he describes as a more prudent approach to managing Nigeria’s public resources, with greater emphasis on fixing existing infrastructure and improving the delivery of public services.

The 2027 presidential election is scheduled for January 16, with Obi expected to be among the major contenders seeking to influence the direction of the country’s next administration.