Narokobi became actively involved in politics when he decided to contest the national elections in 1982 where he ran an unsuccessful campaign against his former teacher Michael Somare for the East Sepik Regional Seat. Learning from his failed election in 1982, Narokobi entered Parliament in 1987 after toppling Tony Bais in the Wewak Open Electorate.
Narokobi became politically active when he ran for national elections in 1982 against his former teacher Michael Somare. After failing to win that election, Narokobi entered Parliament in 1987 by defeating Tony Bais in the Wewak Open Electorate.