diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/generic.hpp b/extensions/openpower-pels/generic.hpp
index 977fd51..ab6a3ce 100644
--- a/extensions/openpower-pels/generic.hpp
+++ b/extensions/openpower-pels/generic.hpp
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
      *
      * Updates _valid (in Section) with the results.
      */
-    void validate() override;
+    void validate();
 
     /**
      * @brief The section data