The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has announced another successful coupon payment under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) on Monday, August 19, 2025.
In a statement, it was indicated that the total amount paid for this obligation stands at GH¢9,698,815,220.17. With this payment, total disbursements under the DDEP in 2025 alone now stand at GH¢19.4 billion, the statement stressed.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, emphasized that the payment demonstrates government’s unwavering commitment to honouring the terms outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed under the exchange programme. He noted that it is expected to strengthen investor confidence and support fiscal credibility.
He further stated that the payment aligns with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, where the government 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. According to him, these accounts will provide liquidity buffers to ensure the timely redemption of loan obligations, including bonds maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028.
The government assures investors and the public that subsequent debt obligations, including DDEP commitments, will be honoured fully and on time, the Finance Minister stressed.
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