COCOBOD settles GH¢2.3bn DDEP bond payment, completes 2026 obligations

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has fully settled a payment of GH¢2.3 billion, fulfilling its mandatory obligations to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) for 2026. This was announced in a statement on September 1, 2026, confirming the completion of all required settlements for the year. The Board had earlier made a coupon payment of GH¢376,325,910.09 in March 2026, bringing the total amount paid to DDEP bondholders to GH¢2,682,582,282.18.

In July 2026, COCOBOD also settled GH¢162 million owed to non-participating Cocoa Bill holders, closing their outstanding obligations. The statement emphasized COCOBOD's commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its financial obligations. These actions are part of the broader initiative to enhance the financial sustainability of Ghana's cocoa sector, guided by the Ministry of Finance.

COCOBOD reiterated that all payments were made in accordance with its legal responsibilities to industry investors and stakeholders.