COCOBOD Completes 2026 DDEP Bond Obligations with GH¢2.3 Billion Payment

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that it has settled an amount of GH¢2,306,202,372.09, completing its mandatory payment obligations to holders of bonds affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) for the year 2026.

According to a press release dated September 1, 2026, and issued by the Public Affairs Department, the Board disclosed to bondholders, investors, cocoa industry stakeholders and the general public.

COCOBOD said earlier in March 2026 that a coupon amount of GH¢376,325,910.09 was paid, bringing the total amount paid by COCOBOD to DDEP bondholders in 2026 to GH¢2,682,582,282.18.

The release added that the full settlement of GH¢162 million in July 2026 to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the DDEP brought COCOBOD’s outstanding obligations to the affected non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders to a close.

“Taken together, these payments demonstrate the Board’s commitment to responsible financial management and the systematic settlement of its financial obligations as part of the broader effort to strengthen the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector, under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance,” the statement said.

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