His political career began effectively in 1998 and in 1999 he was elected into the Rivers State House of Assembly to represent the Ahoada West State Constituency. He served meritoriously for three tenure of 12 years (1999-2011). And all through these period he served as the Chief Whip of the House for two tenures and also deputy leader of the house in his third tenure.

During his tenure in the house of Assembly he sponsored over 15 bills and several motions of high impact. He also chaired several Adhoc committees that were very sensitive in nature including the Committee for the resolution of the Choba Crisis, the Committee for the resolution of the Ogu / Bolo Crisis, Kidnap Bill Committee, committee for the Domestic Violence Bill and many others.

In his twelve years as a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Ikiriko served in several standing committees such as the house committees on works, Transport, Local Government, Power, Employment, Energy, Environment, Sustainable Development to mention but a few.