COCOBOD completes 2026 DDEP payments with GH¢2.3 billion settlement
COCOBOD paid GH¢2.3 billion to settle 2026 DDEP obligations, plus earlier payments, boosting cocoa sector finances.Summary
COCOBOD announced on September 1, 2026 that it had settled GH¢2,306,202,372.09 in obligations to bondholders affected by the 2026 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). This followed a coupon payment of GH¢376,325,910.09 made in March 2026, bringing the total DDEP-related payments for the year to GH¢2,682,582,282.18. In July 2026, COCOBOD also cleared GH¢162 million owed to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the DDEP, ending those obligations. The Board said these payments are part of its effort to strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector and demonstrate responsible financial management, quoting: "Taken together, these payments demonstrate the Board's commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its financial obligations." COCOBOD added it will continue pursuing measures to meet its obligations to investors and stakeholders.
(Source：Ghana Web)