Augustin Thiam, brother of Tidjane Thiam, is a loyal supporter of President Alassane Ouattara. In a 2025 interview, he firmly stated, “I only answer to the President of the Republic.” He explained that his commitment to Ouattara is based on the values the president embodies, particularly those close to Félix Houphouët-Boigny, whom he deeply respects.

Augustin Thiam has been a member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) for over twenty years and supports Alassane Ouattara’s political vision for the future of Côte d’Ivoire. Despite his family ties to Tidjane Thiam, who is a well-known critic of Ouattara’s administration, Augustin Thiam remains steadfast in his support for the president and considers his brother’s political stance to be separate from his own.

This situation illustrates the complexity of Ivorian politics, where personal convictions and family ties may differ, but some, like Augustin Thiam, choose to uphold their own political commitments.