Over GH¢10 billion has been paid by the government in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the Ministry of Finance has announced.
This was announced in a statement by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, which said the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement since the programme began.
According to the ministry, the latest settlement also marks the second time government has made a full cash coupon payment “without any Payment-In-Kind component,” a development it said reflects improved fiscal strength and solvency.
The ministry explained that the payment covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations, consistent with the restructuring memorandum and government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy.
It added that the timely payment is expected to boost confidence among domestic and international investors, strengthen the financial sector — including banks and pension funds — and support Ghana’s credit outlook.
Government also reaffirmed its commitment to meeting future DDEP obligations, citing “improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, lower interest rates, and a stable Cedi” as key buffers.
Below is a copy of the statement
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
