diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/src.hpp b/extensions/openpower-pels/src.hpp
index 781274e..b849c1e 100644
--- a/extensions/openpower-pels/src.hpp
+++ b/extensions/openpower-pels/src.hpp
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@
      *
      * Updates _valid (in Section) with the results.
      */
-    void validate() override;
+    void validate();
 
     /**
      * @brief Get error description from message registry