The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢2.3 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), completing its mandatory payment obligations for 2026.
The Board said it paid GH¢2,306,202,372.09 to holders of bonds affected by the DDEP, bringing its total payments to DDEP bondholders for the year to GH¢2.68 billion.
The latest payment follows an earlier coupon payment of GH¢376.33 million made in March 2026.
COCOBOD said the payments form part of its commitment to the systematic settlement of its financial obligations and responsible financial management as efforts continue to strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector.
In a related development, the Board in July 2026 fully settled GH¢162 million owed to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the DDEP.
According to COCOBOD, the July settlement brought its outstanding obligations to the affected non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders to an end.
The Board said the various payments demonstrate its commitment to meeting its financial obligations and supporting efforts to restore financial sustainability within the cocoa sector.
COCOBOD said it is undertaking the process under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance and in line with broader measures to strengthen the financial position of the cocoa industry.
The latest settlement is expected to provide certainty to bondholders and other stakeholders regarding COCOBOD’s obligations under the debt restructuring programme.
