"The most damning evidence is that in her hand writing, his wife refers to him as the leader of Mend," Mr Louw said. "He is the leader of Mend on balance of probability."
Mr Okah faces terrorism-related charges for his alleged involvement in the Independence Day bombings in Abuja on October 1.
The magistrate also said Okah's defence had not presented any evidence that his life would be in danger if kept in detention.
Mr Okah had said that he needed to undergo a spine operation, which could only be done in a private hospital. But the prosecution said arrangements could be made for the operation to be conducted in a private hospital under police guard.
The judge also said Okah misled the court during his cross examination.
"The accused was untruthful and he lied to the court," Louw said.
Ruling on Okah's bail application was postponed last week because Louw said he needed to listen to transcribed portions of telephone recordings between the accused and his alleged co-conspirator in the bomb blasts.
Mr Okah's trial on terrorism-related charges will be heard again on February 11 next year, although his attorney, Rudi Krause said he would immediately appeal Louw's bail ruling.
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