The Government of Ghana has disbursed GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
In a press statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Finance on February 18, 2026, the payment covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in accordance with the restructuring memorandum and the government’s debt management strategy.
The statement emphasised that the timely payment sends strong positive signals to both domestic and international investors, reinforces market confidence, and is expected to support Ghana’s credit outlook while enhancing stability across the financial sector, including banks and pension funds.
“This timely payment sends strong positive signals to domestic and international investors, reinforces market confidence, and is expected to support Ghana’s credit outlook while enhancing stability within financial sectors, including banks and pension funds,” the statement read.
The disbursement marks the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and the second full cash payment without any payment-in-kind component.
According to the Ministry, the settlement will strengthen fiscal capacity and financial stability as part of the broader debt management strategy.
“Government remains fully committed to meeting future DDEP obligations, supported by strong buffers, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, lower interest rates, and a stable cedi,” the statement concluded.
The payment comes amid ongoing efforts to restore investor confidence following the 2022 domestic debt restructuring, which was a key component of Ghana’s post-COVID economic recovery and IMF-supported programme.
