Government has announced the disbursement of GH₵9.7 billion in coupon payments to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a significant milestone in its fiscal obligations for the year.
In a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance on August 19, 2025, the government confirmed that a total of GH₵9,698,815,220.17 has been paid to eligible bondholders.
This brings the total disbursements under the DDEP for 2025 to GH₵19.4 billion.
“The Government of Ghana remains fully committed to honouring all obligations under the DDEP. This payment reaffirms our dedication to the terms outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed with stakeholders.”
The Ministry emphasized that the timely disbursement is expected to bolster investor confidence and reinforce Ghana’s fiscal credibility.
As part of its long-term debt management strategy, the government has also established two dedicated sinking fund accounts, the Cedi Sinking Fund Account and the US Dollar Sinking Fund Account—in accordance with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended.
“These funds will serve as liquidity buffers to ensure the timely redemption of loan obligations, including bonds maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028,” the statement stated.
The Ministry assured both investors and the general public that all subsequent debt obligations, including those under the DDEP, will be honoured in full and on schedule.
