The Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
In a press release dated Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and issued in Accra, the Ministry said the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and the second full cash payment made without any Payment-In-Kind (PIK) component.
According to the statement, the settlement covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in line with the restructuring memorandum and the government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy.
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The Ministry explained that the timely payment sends a strong positive signal to both domestic and international investors. It noted that the development is expected to reinforce market confidence, support Ghana’s credit outlook, and enhance stability within the financial sector, including banks and pension funds.
The statement further indicated that the government remains fully committed to meeting future DDEP obligations. It attributed this commitment to strengthened fiscal buffers, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, lower interest rates, and a relatively stable cedi.
The Domestic Debt Exchange Programme was introduced as part of Ghana’s broader economic recovery efforts aimed at restoring debt sustainability and stabilizing the economy.
The press release was issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Finance.