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The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has paid GH¢2.3 billion to bondholders affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), completing its mandatory payment obligations to DDEP-affected bondholders for 2026.
According to COCOBOD, the latest payment forms part of its efforts to meet its financial obligations and strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector.
The payment follows an earlier GH¢376.3 million coupon payment made in March 2026. This brings COCOBOD’s total payments to DDEP bondholders in 2026 to GH¢2.683 billion.
COCOBOD says the payments are part of broader efforts by the government and state-owned institutions to restore financial stability and rebuild investor confidence following the implementation of the DDEP.
The Board has also confirmed that it has fully settled its obligations to Cocoa Bill holders who did not participate in the DDEP.
In July 2026, COCOBOD paid GH¢162 million to non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders, bringing its outstanding obligations to that group to an end.
COCOBOD says the settlements demonstrate its commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its financial obligations.
The Board further noted that the payments form part of the broader effort, under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance, to improve the financial position and long-term sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector.