Ghana settles U$709 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule - Finance Ministry
The government of Ghana has settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation ahead of its due date, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement issued on December 31, 2025.
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, said the early payment formed part of efforts to stabilise the economy and improve the management of public debt.
In the press statement, the Ministry of Finance said the payment was made on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, using funds from government cash buffers, underscoring the renewed strength in Ghana’s liquidity and fiscal management position.
It said the settlement brings Ghana’s total payments to Eurobond holders in 2025 to US$1.4 billion under the restructuring memorandum.
It said the amount was paid in three tranches of US$349.52 million, US$349.52 million and US$709 million.
Dr Ato Forson said the early settlement reflected Ghana’s standing as a sovereign borrower and pointed to steps being taken to rebuild confidence among investors through clear and orderly debt servicing.
“Building on this outcome, the government will intensify reforms in domestic revenue mobilisation, public financial management and public debt management,” he said.
The Finance Minister added that fiscal buffers would continue to be strengthened to support debt servicing and to fund national development in a sustainable manner.
Dr Ato Forson also acknowledged the support and patience of Ghanaians during the period of economic adjustment and called for continued cooperation as further reforms are rolled out in 2026.
“May 2026 be our best year yet,” he said.
Ghana entered a debt restructuring programme after economic pressures affected the country’s ability to meet its external debt obligations.
The government said it will build on the achievement by intensifying reforms in domestic revenue mobilisation, public financial management and public debt management, while continuing to strengthen fiscal buffers to sustainably finance national development priorities.
In a message to the public, the Ministry of Finance expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their patience and support, noting that their cooperation has been critical to the gains recorded in the recovery process.
It also appealed for continued forbearance as further economic reforms are rolled out in the coming year to consolidate the progress made in 2025.
