Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)

 Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Finance Minister Cassiel Atto Forson.

 1. The Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce another successful coupon payment under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) today, August 19, 2025.

 2. The total amount paid for this obligation stands at GH¢9,698,815,220.17.

 3. With this payment, total disbursements under the DDEP in 2025 alone now stand at GH¢19.4 billion.

 4. The payment demonstrates Government’s unwavering commitment to honouring the terms outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed under the exchange programme and is expected to strengthen investor confidence and support fiscal credibility.

 5. In line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, Government has established two dedicated sinking fund accounts—a Cedi Sinking Fund Account and a US Dollar Sinking Fund Account—as mandated by the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended. These will provide liquidity buffers to ensure the timely redemption of loan obligations, including bonds maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028.

 6. Government assures investors and the public that subsequent debt obligations, including DDEP obligations, will be honoured fully and on time.