Ovation Magazine boss Dele Momodu has said the death of the mother of former Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai has changed the political calculus in Nigeria.

El-Rufai's mother died while he was in the custody of the ICPC over corruption allegations and charges before a court of law.

He has since been released by authorities to go bury and mourn his mother.

Reacting, Momodu stated on Facebook that news about El-Rufai's death has overshadowed discussions surrounding the just-concluded National Convention of the All Progressives Congress.

He shared, "Barely a week ago, no one would have expected the sudden reconfiguration that has practically descended upon our political gladiators in the last couple of days. Thanks to the passage of MALLAM NASIR EL RUFAI'S Mum, many of our politicians now remember that, once upon a time, they were friends, or even members of the same party. It is extremely gratifying, and sad, to see the multitude of leaders of different persuasions and colourations trooping to Mallam's house. The palpable arrogance and giddiness of the APC's apparatchiks have suddenly evaporated or simmered down in a jiffy. Worse enough, this news has resoundingly obliterated the soundbites from the APC National Convention. What collateral damage!!

"Whether by design or coincidence, TINUBU's intolerance, or deliberate annihilation, of major opposition parties, has forced and unified the opposition to flock together.

"I've told many people that Nigeria has the uncanny knack of pulling stunts when you least expect. Watch out as events unfold in the coming days and weeks. There is GOD."