The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has announced the payment of GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

In a statement released on February 18, 2026, the Ministry said the payment marks the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and the second consecutive full cash payment made without any Payment-In-Kind (PIK) component, reflecting improving fiscal strength and liquidity conditions.

“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,” the Ministry stated.

The Ministry explained that the payment aligns with the restructuring memorandum and forms part of government’s wider debt management approach aimed at restoring fiscal sustainability and rebuilding investor confidence.

It further noted that the timely servicing of obligations sends a strong positive signal to both domestic and international investors, reinforcing confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery.

The government also reaffirmed its commitment to meeting all future DDEP obligations, citing stronger fiscal buffers, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, easing interest rates, and a relatively stable cedi as key factors supporting the recovery.

Introduced in 2022, the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme was designed to restructure Ghana’s growing debt burden and enable the country to qualify for support under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.