APC postpones inauguration of campaign council, to expand list

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APC postpones inauguration of campaign council, to expand list

“.......due to the expansion of the list to accommodate more stakeholders and interests within the APC family, we have decided to adjust the timetable of these activities..."

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Taylor, Ruth Carol (1931- )

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