 In 1992, Kwankwaso was elected as a member of House of Representatives representing Madobi Federal Constituency.His subsequent election as deputy speaker in the House brought him to the limelight of national politics.He belonged to the People's Front faction of the SDP led by General Shehu Yar'adua which consisted of his former boss Senator Magaji Abdullahi mni, Atiku Abubakar, Bola Tinubu, Abdullahi Aliyu Sumaila, Babagana Kingibe, Tony Anenih, Lamidi Adedibu amongst others.