When the Smith Government was ultimately forced to give up power and the nation became the independent state of Zimbabwe in 1980, Todd was immediately considered for appointment to the new black government for his "collaborating" role.
När Smithregeringen slutligen tvingades ge upp makten och nationen blev den självständiga staten Zimbabwe 1980, var Todd omedelbart påtänkt som medlem i den nya svarta regeringen för sin samverkande roll.