diff --git a/codeflash/languages/java/support.py b/codeflash/languages/java/support.py
index f56a0dab5..bdd6c4db5 100644
--- a/codeflash/languages/java/support.py
+++ b/codeflash/languages/java/support.py
@@ -98,7 +98,6 @@ def postprocess_generated_tests(
         return generated_tests
 
     def add_global_declarations(self, optimized_code: str, original_source: str, module_abspath: Path) -> str:
-        _ = optimized_code, module_abspath
         return original_source
 
     # === Discovery ===