diff --git a/extensions/meson.build b/extensions/meson.build
index 8773dc4..e9a5cde 100644
--- a/extensions/meson.build
+++ b/extensions/meson.build
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-if not get_option('openpower-pel-extension').disabled()
+if get_option('openpower-pel-extension').allowed()
     subdir('openpower-pels')
 endif