At an event held at Silverbird Cinemas in Accra on July 30, 2024, Grace Omaboe, the acclaimed Ghanaian actress and TV personality known as Maame Dokono, addressed rumors linking her romantically with the late President Jerry John Rawlings.The ‘By the Fireside’ actress firmly denied these claims, stating, “I’ve heard rumors suggesting I was once involved with President Rawlings. These rumors are false. I was never his girlfriend.”

In addition, Maame Dokono reflected on her political journey, revealing that Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings was the one who introduced her to the world of politics. She shared the challenges she faced as a result of her political involvement, saying, “Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings brought me into politics. I joined different parties and faced difficulties when the party I supported didn’t win. It was quite a struggle, leading me to eventually leave politics.”

The occasion also marked a dual celebration of her 80th birthday and her remarkable 60-year career in the Ghanaian film industry. Maame Dokono used the event to announce the upcoming release of her new book on August 7, 2024. The book will explore various aspects of her life, including her experiences with C-sections during the births of her six children, her political experiences with Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, and her storied career in cinema.