Government has announced it has paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), describing the settlement as a sign of improved fiscal strength.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the government said the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement under the DDEP 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 government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy.
The government said 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.
It further assured investors it remains committed to meeting future DDEP obligations, citing “strong buffers, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, lower interest rates, and a stable Cedi.”
