A bomb had been hidden in the microphone and exploded as he began to talk.
Fifteen people, who were nearby, were injured in the blast.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Forty-seven year old Arsala Jamal, a Canadian citizen, had held several positions in the Afghan government.
As governor he had been trying to lessen the Taliban's influence, in the province.
He had survived four previous attacks on his life and was a strong ally of President Hamid Karzai.
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