The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢162 million in outstanding obligations owed to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who opted out of the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, COCOBOD said the payment represents the full settlement of legitimate debts owed to the affected investors.
The cocoa regulator explained that following the implementation of the DDEP in 2023, some payments due to non-participating Cocoa Bill holders remained outstanding due to financial constraints.
“Following the implementation of the DDEP in 2023, payments to some non-participating Cocoa Bill holders remained outstanding due to COCOBOD’s financial constraints,” the Board stated.
COCOBOD said the latest payment forms part of efforts to honour all outstanding obligations, restore investor confidence and strengthen the financial sustainability of the cocoa sector.
Affected beneficiaries have been advised to contact their respective fund managers to access their payments.
The Board also expressed appreciation to the investors for their patience and understanding, while reaffirming its commitment to improving its financial position and supporting the long-term sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa industry.
