Government of Ghana has disbursed GH¢9.7 billion in coupon payments under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), reaffirming its commitment to meeting debt obligations on schedule.
The Ministry of Finance under the leadership of Cassiel Ato-Forson, confirmed the payment of GH¢9,698,815,220.17 on August 19, bringing total DDEP-related disbursements in 2025 to GH¢19.4 billion. The Ministry described the transaction as a demonstration of government’s resolve to honour agreements signed with investors under the debt exchange framework.
The move is expected to strengthen investor confidence and reinforce fiscal credibility at a time when the government continues to implement measures to stabilise the economy.
To enhance debt management, government has also established two dedicated sinking fund accounts, a Cedi Sinking Fund Account and a US Dollar Sinking Fund Account, under provisions of the amended Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921). The funds are designed to provide liquidity buffers for the timely redemption of bonds maturing between 2026 and 2028.
The Ministry assured investors that subsequent debt service obligations, including payments under the DDEP, will be honoured in full and on time.
