The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the settlement of GH¢2.31 billion to bondholders affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), completing its mandatory payment obligations for 2026.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, COCOBOD said the GH¢2,306,202,372.09 payment brings it closer to fully meeting obligations arising from the debt restructuring programme.
The latest payment follows a coupon payment of GH¢376.33 million made in March, bringing COCOBOD’s total payments to DDEP bondholders for the year to GH¢2.68 billion.
COCOBOD further disclosed that it had fully settled GH¢162 million in July to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the DDEP, bringing its outstanding obligations to the affected non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders to an end.
According to the Board, the settlements demonstrate its commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its outstanding obligations.
COCOBOD said the payments form part of broader efforts to strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance.
The announcement comes as the Board continues efforts to restore financial stability within the cocoa industry while meeting its obligations to investors and other stakeholders.
