 Members of the House of Representatives have called on the political class to respect the independence of the legislature while describing the decision of political parties, to impose the leadership on the parliament as undue interference and bad for democracy. The position was espoused during the inauguration of a House-joined tax force in Abuja, comprising recently elected members of parliament from seven opposition parties and a ruling party, the APC. Now, plus the news correspondent, Emmanuel Higiene, complice this report has been presented in our studio. As the race for the leadership of the 10 House of Representatives adds up, gladiators and accountants are falling on one another to seek support of fellow lawmakers to edge their opponents. The joint tax force group comprises seven political parties and a ruling APC to form a formidable force of a great supporting candidate presented by the leadership of the ruling party. For these caucuses, the sole aim is driven by the desire to unite the country and promote the independence of the legislature. Our driving force is the unity of Nigeria and the stability of the 10th National Assembly. In ensuring the above, we have resolved to go by the decision of the majority party, which is the APC, in deciding which zone produces the speaker and the deputy speaker. The group forwarder stated that its desire is to ensure the dignity and protection of the parliament, as well as the protection of the interests of their constituencies. As I say again, it is a combination of erudite, responsible and responsive members-elect who believe in the Pan-Nigerian project that will bring ourselves together to ensure the right thing is done. And we wish an incredible, responsible, capable presiding officer to lead the 10th National Assembly House of Representatives will be a house of the Nigerian people. And what we intend to do is to put at the front burner the need, want and aspiration of the Nigerian people. In doing that, we have resolved at the joint tax which comprises members from all the state and all the political parties. What we intend to do, God willing, is to bring a harmonious working relationship between the executive and members of the National Assembly.