You shoudnt apply any other type of PR application, this is your only way. Dont make IRCC confuse regarding two active application.Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation.
You clarified most of my doubts and confusions.
45 month is written in website, this count started when you applied for you, alongwith your spouse and dependants.
Asian region of IRCC is relatively first than the Africans. So you can expect faster than 45 month.