Veteran Ghanaian actress and TV personality Grace Omaboe, widely known as Maame Dokono, has firmly addressed rumors about her past relationship with the late former President Jerry John Rawlings.
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Speaking at an event held at Silverbird Cinemas in Accra on July 30, 2024, Maame Dokono categorically denied ever being involved romantically with President Rawlings.
During the event, which celebrated her 80th birthday and marked her 60-year career in the Ghanaian film industry, Maame Dokono stated, “Some said they heard that I was the girlfriend of President Rawlings. Who is that person? Ah. I was never the girlfriend of President Rawlings.” Her response was a clear rebuttal to the persistent rumors surrounding her personal life.
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Maame Dokono also took the opportunity to recount her foray into politics, revealing that it was Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings who initially introduced her to the political arena.
She shared the challenges she faced due to her political involvement, noting, “Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings dragged me into politics. I joined both parties and if your party doesn’t win, you suffer and I really suffered for it. So I left politics.”
The event served as a dual celebration of her remarkable career and milestone birthday, reaffirming her commitment to her craft and her role in Ghanaian entertainment history.
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