The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that it has fully settled outstanding obligations owed to individual holders of cocoa bills who did not participate in the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

In a press release on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, COCOBOD said it had paid GH¢162 million in full settlement of the outstanding debts, bringing to an end payments that had remained overdue since the implementation of the DDEP in 2023.

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“Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) wishes to inform investors and the general public that it has paid GH¢162 million in full settlement of outstanding obligations to individual holders of cocoa bills who did not participate in the Government's
Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP),” the statement read

According to the Board, the payments were delayed because of financial constraints following the debt restructuring programme, which affected some Cocoa Bill holders who had opted out of the DDEP.

COCOBOD said the settlement reflects its commitment to honouring all legitimate debts and urged beneficiaries to contact their respective fund managers to access their payments.

The Board also expressed appreciation to the affected investors for their patience and understanding during the period of delayed payments.

It added that the move forms part of broader efforts to restore investor confidence, strengthen its financial position and ensure the long-term sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa industry.

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