diff --git a/internal/cnpgi/operator/manager.go b/internal/cnpgi/operator/manager.go
index 160eeab..94dfa72 100644
--- a/internal/cnpgi/operator/manager.go
+++ b/internal/cnpgi/operator/manager.go
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ func Start(ctx context.Context) error {
 		// the manager stops, so would be fine to enable this option. However,
 		// if you are doing or is intended to do any operation such as perform cleanups
 		// after the manager stops then its usage might be unsafe.
-		// LeaderElectionReleaseOnCancel: true,
+		LeaderElectionReleaseOnCancel: true,
 	})
 	if err != nil {
 		setupLog.Error(err, "unable to start manager")