Since the removal of Jared Ramos Murphy from the position of UMS U vice president external affairs, it has been all quiet on the UMSU front, save for a singular Instagram post on the matter. The verdict of their removal was reached following a special UMSU Board of Directors meeting on Nov. 7, the majority of which was held in closed session. News of the verdict was disseminated via a singular Instagram post on UMSU’s official account on Nov. 7, with comments turned off the post.

Ramos Murphy’s removal follows UMSU’s judicial board and ad hoc committee’s investigation into claims he broke his NDA, which was signed as part of his position on UMSU’s executive committee. All discussion of the specific instances or evidence of Ramos Murphy’s NDA being allegedly broken was held during closed session or during the judicial board and ad hoc committee meetings.

“I’ve never knowingly broken my NDA,” shared Ramos Murphy in a conversation with the Manitoban. “I was looking forward to completing my term and continuing to work for students, but the board has determined that is not the direction they wanted to go.”

A message Ramos Murphy also expressed was one of caution. “Be very careful and selective of who you choose as your next vice president external. If it comes to a by-election, I say to vote with the ideals that you have in your heart.” He added, “Just know that sometimes internal pressures will get the best of everyone.”

UMSU’s Instagram post states that Prabhnoor Singh, UMSU president, will be taking over Ramos Murphy’s portfolio, which includes student advocacy in legislature along with transit advocacy. As of publication, Singh has yet to respond to the Manitoban’s request for comment.