Accra: The Government of Ghana fell short of its treasury bills target in Auction 2009, according to results released by the Bank of Ghana. The Government had set a target of GHS 5.892 billion for the issuance of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury bills. However, total bids accepted at the close of the auction amounted to approximately GHS 4.866 billion, representing a shortfall of about GHS 1.03 billion.
According to Ghana News Agency, the auction results showed that the 91-day bill recorded the highest subscription, with GHS 3.368 billion tendered, out of which GHS 3.363 billion was accepted. For the 182-day bill, bids worth GHS 750 million were submitted, with GHS 706 million accepted. The 364-day bill recorded full uptake, with GHS 798 million tendered and fully accepted.
Despite the strong participation across all tenors, the total amount raised by the Government remained below the target, indicating that the auction did not meet the intended borrowing level. Interest rates across the instruments remained within expected ranges, with weighted average interest rates standing at 4.99 percent for the 91-day bill, 7.04 percent for the 182-day bill, and 10.46 percent for the 364-day bill.