diff --git a/utils/orchestrator.mjs b/utils/orchestrator.mjs
index 7856c19..4ada710 100644
--- a/utils/orchestrator.mjs
+++ b/utils/orchestrator.mjs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 // implement messaging system between MF's
-const listeners = {};
 
 // - broadcast message
 export function broadcast(action, data) {