Audio By Carbonatix
Minister of Finance Seth Terpker is attributing the Eurobond over subscription to investor confidence in the economy, despite recent challenges.
The country's second Eurobond had 2.2 billion dollars bids from investors, though it sought to raise 1 billion dollars.
Government is going to use proceeds from the bond to clear maturing debts and finance some infrastructure projects.
Speaking to Joy Business in New York, Mr. Terkper said the over subscription is a manifestation of the strong demand for things associated with the country.
Mr Terkper also rejected criticisms the bond cannot be described as a success because of the interest the country is paying investors.
The country would be paying investors an interest rate of 8 percent slightly higher than 6.5 percent Nigeria secured from a similar exercise.
Ghana's last bond in 2007 had a yield of 8.5 percent. The 750 million dollars should hit government's accounts by August 7.
It is expected to mature by 2023.
Meanwhile, government would in the coming years be issuing more international bonds to finance its budget and infrastructure projects, Finance Minister Seth Terpker announced following yesterdays' Eurobond which was oversubscribed.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Police restore calm after violent cutlass clash at Akyem Oda New Station
8 minutes -
Bono Region to host maiden Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit on May 22
11 minutes -
Millions still suffering despite available asthma medicines – WHO envoy
24 minutes -
Ghana to face Nigeria in a friendly ahead of Commonwealth Games
56 minutes -
Today’s Front pages: Thursday, May 7, 2026
1 hour -
BECE 2026 progressing smoothly in Old Tafo Municipality
1 hour -
Health Minister assures full implementation of Akosa Committee recommendations on Charles Amissah death
1 hour -
TDC gives property owners 30 days to settle ground rent debts
1 hour -
New WHO report reveals failures in hiring, retention of Africa’s health workers
1 hour -
Afoko holds consultations with Bawumia, Akufo-Addo, Kufuor and others ahead of NPP conference
1 hour -
Boakye Agyarko intensifies his message of unity, discipline, and victory
2 hours -
The Agbodza Axe: Why Deadlines are the New Social Contract
3 hours -
NIA aims to build a dynamic database – Corporate Affairs Director
3 hours -
Court refuses businessmen bail over GH¢49m gold fraud
3 hours -
Patronise local chicken to sustain Nkoko Nketenkete Programme – Coordinator
3 hours