Former governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, yesterday gave further clarification on his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential race saying he has not decided on supporting a particular aspirant in the race yet.

Daily Trust had reported yesterday, quoting sources, that Saraki is likely to support he candidature of retired Gnereal Muhammadu Buhari.

But Saraki, in a statement by his media office, said he has not said he would be supporting any particular presidential aspirant in the APC and stressed that he would not be endorsing any of the aspirants immediately but he would make his mind known in due course.

"It is pertinent to state here that Senator Saraki being an astute politician in the Nigeria polity is not a politician that stands alone on his presidential bid. He believes in consultation, openness and collective responsibility, hence, he would need to meet, consult and take a joint decision on his next line of action about who to support," the statement said.

"To say he is already backing a particular presidential aspirant is an erroneous statement which is meant to tarnish his image and to paint him in bad light before all concerned."

The statement said Saraki has made a commitment and sacrifice in the interest of his party, APC and Nigeria in general and sees himself to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem of the party.

"Senator Saraki will soon meet and consult with his political associates in this regards and made his mind know to the public," the statement added.