By Magdalene Andoh
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the settlement of more than GH¢2.3 billion in bond obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) for 2026.
According to a press release issued on September 1, 2026, COCOBOD settled GH¢2,306,202,372.09, completing its mandatory payment obligations to holders of bonds affected by the DDEP for the year.
The Board said an earlier coupon payment of GH¢376,325,910.09 was made in March 2026, bringing the total amount paid to DDEP bondholders this year to GH¢2,682,528,282.18.
COCOBOD further noted that it had fully settled GH¢162 million in July 2026 owed to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the DDEP, bringing its outstanding obligations to the affected non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders to a close.
The Board said the payments demonstrate its commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its financial obligations.
It added that the move forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance.
