diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/user_header.hpp b/extensions/openpower-pels/user_header.hpp
index 024237e..ecad41b 100644
--- a/extensions/openpower-pels/user_header.hpp
+++ b/extensions/openpower-pels/user_header.hpp
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@
      *
      * Updates _valid (in Section) with the results.
      */
-    void validate() override;
+    void validate();
 
     /**
      * @brief Returns the severity value to use from the list