The phrase "former governor" refers to a person who used to have the position of being in charge of a state or province but no longer holds that position. Full definition
Also present are former governors of the state including its military administrators and commissioners. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
Economic development funding was often distributed by former governors and legislative leaders when each received a pot of money, sometimes totaling half a billion dollars, as part of the state budget deal. (wxxinews.org)
There were two other former governors who had posters about their bids. (punchng.com)