A federal judge ruled that the anti-graft office failed to establish that the money found with Uyiekpen Giwa-Osagie and his brother was illegal.
Mr. Obono-Obla and his co-defendants pleaded not guilty, praying that the court grant them bail in liberal terms.
“In conclusion, I find this appeal to be devoid of merit. It is hereby dismissed,” the court said.
Anonymous complaints from staffers accused the foundation’s senior managers of graft.
The accused had over two years obtained N32 million from various job seekers.
The commission warned job applicants against fake recruitments forms, employment letters, and extortion from scammers.
The office said the over $1million raised by the Trump Organisation was misused.
Justice Mohammed adjourned the ruling until February 17.
Mrs. Oyo-Ita is facing allegations bordering on fraud.
He described the news as fake, urging the public to disregard it.
