Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government has made GH¢29 billion available for the early repayment of bonds due in February 2027 under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the Minister urged eligible bondholders to take advantage of the early redemption offer.

“February 2027 DDEP bondholders! Your cash is ready. Come for your money!” he declared.

Dr Ato Forson said the government had secured the funds months ahead of the scheduled repayment date, allowing eligible bondholders to receive their principal before maturity.

He also assured all DDEP bondholders that the government would honour its debt repayment obligations, covering both principal and interest.

“To every DDEP bondholder, our pledge is clear: Every cedi owed to you, principal and interest, will be paid in full and on time,” he stated.

The announcement comes nearly four years after Ghana launched the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme as part of efforts to address its debt crisis and restore economic stability.

Introduced in December 2022, the programme involved exchanging existing government bonds for new ones with revised interest rates and extended repayment periods.

The exercise affected several categories of investors, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds and individual bondholders.

The GH¢29 billion early redemption offer will allow eligible investors whose principal repayments are due in February 2027 to access their funds ahead of the original repayment date.

Dr Ato Forson's announcement forms part of the government's debt management measures outlined in the 2027 Budget.

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2027 Budget: 'Come for your money' – Dr Ato Forson assures DDEP bondholders