Gov’t begins saving for GH¢54bn DDEP repayment due next year

The Ministry of Finance has begun setting aside funds to meet a GH¢54 billion repayment obligation under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) scheduled for next year. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this during a working visit by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, where he outlined government’s efforts to rebuild confidence in the economy and meet its debt commitments. According to Dr Forson, the government has already established financial buffers t...

By Caleb Ahinakwah