Mafia 31. Twilight Dances.

This doesn't prove anything – he doesn't live at His Majesty's court.

Everything from the same description of the governor:

He was appointed by the king for outstanding military service, unwavering obedience, and an iron will.

For now, I'm leaning towards the idea that Thorium was indeed him. Although I'm not completely sure yet.

Regarding the execution: judging by the Avenger's second-night special ability target selection, it unfortunately doesn't seem like he's going to help the city. However, I still want to assess the situation better and see what the Oracle has to say.

And a question about a couple of special abilities:
Abbot's special ability:

2) Blessing – grants 50% protection from attacks, once every two nights.

and Technomancer's special ability:

1) Flash – extinguishes the streetlights, covering the sky with black smoke. All those who come to the target lose the ability to use special abilities. Once every two nights (starting from the second), does not work on the Sorceress.

Is it possible to use these special abilities on oneself?

Added 7 minutes later

For now, I'm leaning towards the idea that Thorium was indeed him. Although I'm not completely sure yet.

Hmm, I reread the role description and realized that I probably misunderstood that part of the phrase, because otherwise it's still strange that the role is called governor.