diff --git a/embassy-nrf/src/gpiote.rs b/embassy-nrf/src/gpiote.rs
index 7488bc085..d16b4a43b 100644
--- a/embassy-nrf/src/gpiote.rs
+++ b/embassy-nrf/src/gpiote.rs
@@ -86,7 +86,6 @@ pub(crate) fn init(irq_prio: crate::interrupt::Priority) {
     unsafe { irq.enable() };
 
     let g = regs();
-    g.events_port.write(|w| w);
     g.intenset.write(|w| w.port().set());
 }