The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the Ministry of Finance has announced.
In a statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Ministry said the payment marks the sixth coupon settlement under the programme.
The latest settlement also represents the second consecutive coupon to be honoured in full, without any Payment-In-Kind (PIK) component — a move the Ministry indicated reflects improved liquidity, fiscal discipline and strengthening macroeconomic stability.
According to the statement, the payment covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in line with the restructuring memorandum and government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy.
The Ministry noted that the timely servicing of the obligation sends a strong positive signal to domestic and international investors. It said the development is expected to reinforce market confidence, support Ghana’s credit outlook, and enhance stability within the financial sector, particularly among banks and pension funds with significant exposure to domestic bonds.
Government further reaffirmed its commitment to meeting all future DDEP obligations, citing strong financial buffers, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, lower interest rates and a stable cedi as supportive indicators.
The Ministry stressed that consistent adherence to the programme remains critical to consolidating recent economic gains and restoring investor confidence in the country’s debt instruments.
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