The government has announced the payment of GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Ministry of Finance said the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and the second full cash payment made without any Payment-In-Kind component.
According to the Ministry, the settlement covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in line with the restructuring memorandum and the government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy.
“This payment marks the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and represents the second full cash payment without any Payment-In-Kind component, reflecting strengthened fiscal capacity and solvency,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry added that the timely payment sends a strong positive signal to both domestic and international investors, reinforces market confidence, and is expected to support Ghana’s credit outlook while enhancing stability within the financial sector, including banks and pension funds.
Government officials emphasized their commitment to meeting future DDEP obligations, noting that the effort is underpinned by strong buffers, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, lower interest rates, and a stable Cedi.
“The timely payment sends a strong positive signal to domestic and international investors, reinforces market confidence, and is expected to support Ghana’s credit outlook while enhancing stability within the financial sector, including banks and pension funds,” the statement added.
The DDEP, launched to restructure domestic debt and ensure sustainable debt servicing, has been a central part of the government’s strategy to strengthen public finances.
