Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has announced the settlement of GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). "The settlement covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in line with the restructuring memorandum and Government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy," the Ministry said. Government to introduce new Cocoa Bill with 70% FOB price guaranteeThe payment covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in accordance with the restructuring memorandum and forms part of government’s broader debt management strategy aimed at restoring sustainability and rebuilding investor confidence. Government 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 drivers supporting the recovery. The Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), introduced in 2022, was designed to restructure Ghana’s mounting debt burden and enable the country to qualify for support under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

Source: GhanaWeb February 18, 2026 08:25 UTC