Protesters continued their sit-in for a third day outside Monufiya's local governorate office on Wednesday, demonstrating against the appointment of Muslim Brotherhood member Ahmed Sharawy as the new governor.
Demonstrators blocked the main gate of the office with chains and set up makeshift tents. Main roads leading to the office were also blocked with employees, including governorate general secretary Major General Yassin Taher, locked out.
Protesters said they will resume their demonstration until the new governor leaves. All telephone cables to and from the office have been cut.
Sharawy was appointed governor as part of a controversial decision by President Mohamed Morsy to place 7 Muslim Brotherhood members in local government positions, announced on Monday.
Demonstrators have meanwhile built a stage where speeches are made, urging citizens to take to the streets on 30 June, the day opposition forces are planning mass protests demanding early presidential elections.
Speakers played patriotic songs while slogans against Sharawy were chanted by crowds.
Edited translation from MENA
