The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢2.306 billion in outstanding obligations to bondholders affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), completing its mandatory payment obligations for 2026.
In a press release dated September 1, 2026, COCOBOD said it had paid GH¢2,306,202,372.09 to holders of bonds affected by the DDEP.
The latest payment forms part of the Board’s broader efforts to systematically settle its financial obligations and strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector.
COCOBOD payments reach GH¢2.68 billion in 2026
COCOBOD disclosed that an earlier coupon payment of GH¢376,325,910.09 was made in March 2026.
With the latest settlement, the total amount paid by COCOBOD to DDEP bondholders in 2026 has reached GH¢2,682,582,282.18.
The Board said the payments fulfil its mandatory obligations to affected DDEP bondholders for the year.
GH¢162 million paid to non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders
The latest development follows the full settlement of GH¢162 million in July 2026 to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
According to COCOBOD, the July payment brought its outstanding obligations to the affected non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders to a close.
The Board said the payments collectively demonstrate its commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its financial obligations.
COCOBOD added that the process forms part of the broader effort to strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance.
The Board also reaffirmed its commitment to its bondholders, investors, cocoa industry stakeholders and the general public as it continues efforts to improve the financial position of the cocoa sector.
