Pearse made the claims during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, January 4, 2026, while discussing Nigeria’s security situation, governance, and international relations.
According to Pearse, the United States outlined three actions it expects the Nigerian government to take.
“Three things that the American government has asked the Nigerian government to do to avoid the kind of thing that has happened to them in Venezuela,” he said.
He identified the first demand as the release of an individual who was arrested. “One, you release, what’s his name, is he Jack or Jackson, the guy that was arrested, defending himself. Release him,” Pearse stated.
During the exchange, the interviewer noted ongoing cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.
“Which is why the Nigerian government is working with the American government,” the interviewer said. Pearse responded skeptically.
“So they say. Yes, so they say,” he replied.
He pointed to recent security incidents as evidence of unresolved challenges.
“But the bombings in Sokoto, look, we have a serious problem,” Pearse said.
He accused the current administration of widespread failure.
“This government has failed in so many ways,” he stated.
Pearse further alleged foreign control over key national systems.
“We have outsourced our economy to France. Our tax data is in France. It is not under our control,” he said.
He also commented on security arrangements. “Our security is under the control of the Americans,” Pearse added.
He linked insecurity in Nigeria to regional implications.
“Do you know that when you go and bomb in Sokoto, this is not a question of Nigeria alone,” he said. Pearse referenced countries in the Sahel region.
“You are facing all those countries in the Sahel that have liberated themselves. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. That is the target,” he stated.
He claimed Nigeria’s actions had wider consequences. “You have exposed all those people to attacks from America. Because you are looking for a way out in Nigeria,” Pearse said.
He concluded with strong remarks about national sovereignty and governance.
“So we have sold out Africa. We have sold out our own country under this administration. This administration must go,” he said.
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