diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/user_data.hpp b/extensions/openpower-pels/user_data.hpp
index 22340db..b4e3d7b 100644
--- a/extensions/openpower-pels/user_data.hpp
+++ b/extensions/openpower-pels/user_data.hpp
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
      *
      * Updates _valid (in Section) with the results.
      */
-    void validate() override;
+    void validate();
 
     /**
      * @brief The section data