The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢2.306 billion in payment obligations to bondholders affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) for 2026.
The payment, amounting to GH¢2,306,202,372.09, completes COCOBOD’s mandatory obligations to DDEP bondholders for the year, according to a statement issued by the Board on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
The latest payment follows a GH¢376.326 million coupon payment made in March 2026, bringing the total amount paid to DDEP bondholders during the year to GH¢2.683 billion.
COCOBOD also settled GH¢162 million in July 2026 owed to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the DDEP.The July payment brought COCOBOD’s outstanding obligations to the affected non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders to a close.
The Board said the payments form part of its efforts to meet its financial obligations and strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance.
COCOBOD said it remains committed to the systematic settlement of its financial obligations and responsible financial management.