Solicitor General Advises Energy Ministry to Negotiate with Ex-UEDCL Chief

The Ministry of Energy has been advised by the Solicitor General, Mr. Perry Biribonwoha, to pursue constructive negotiations with the former Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) managing director, Mr. Paul Mwesigwa.

Mr. Mwesigwa has been locked in a protracted battle following an indefinite forced leave arrangement that began earlier in the year. The initial directive sent him and other executives away for one month, which was subsequently extended before termination letters were issued.

According to the Solicitor General, maintaining Mr. Mwesigwa on perpetual forced leave lacks solid legal footing. Mr. Biribonwoha cautioned that the courts would likely rule such actions unlawful, effectively supporting claims that the former managing director was wrongfully and constructively dismissed from his position at UEDCL.

The unfolding situation highlights deeper administrative tensions and power struggles within the country’s vital electricity distribution sector. As the ministry weighs its options following the legal guidance, stakeholders are watching closely to see how the dispute will be resolved without creating further financial or operational liabilities for the state-run power company.

For more details on this developing story, read the original report on Daily Monitor.