diff --git a/stm-firmware/main.c b/stm-firmware/main.c
index 95fccd3..c4b9e8e 100644
--- a/stm-firmware/main.c
+++ b/stm-firmware/main.c
@@ -235,7 +235,6 @@ int main(void)
 	shellmatta_handle_t shell_handle;
 	int menu_wait_request;
 	uint64_t quarter_sec_timestamp = 0ULL;
-	static uint64_t IN_SECTION(.ccm.bss) main_loop_iter_count;
 
 	/* Setup all the peripherals and external componets like LCD, EEPROM etc. and the safety controller */
 	setup_system();