Government pays GH¢10.8 billion DDEP coupon in full- Min. Of Finance announces
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.8 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The Ministry of Finance, in a press release issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, indicated that GH¢10,816,840,318.26 was paid in full and in cash. According to the Ministry, the latest payment brings the total amount paid to bondholders … The post Government pays GH¢10.8 billion…
The Government of Ghana has settled a GH¢10.8 billion Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupon in full, according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The total payout to bondholders, since the program's inception in 2025, has reached GH¢41.36 billion. This payment marks the third time the DDEP has been paid entirely in cash, and it was completed on time, showcasing the government's dedication to fulfilling its debt obligations.
The Ministry of Finance emphasized that timely coupon payments will boost investor confidence, lower the risk of Ghana defaulting on its debts, and enhance the nation's financial credibility. They assured bondholders, investors, and the public that all future DDEP obligations would also be met in full and on schedule.
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