diff --git a/src/OwnerCommands.py b/src/OwnerCommands.py
index 3d5a25f8b..5c100808d 100644
--- a/src/OwnerCommands.py
+++ b/src/OwnerCommands.py
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ import privmsgs
 import callbacks
 
 class OwnerCommands(privmsgs.CapabilityCheckingPrivmsg):
+    priority = ~sys.maxint # This must be first!
     capability = 'owner'
     def __init__(self):
         callbacks.Privmsg.__init__(self)